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At a time in the future, when having more than two children is illegal, 12-year-old Luke Garner is third born, a shadow childhis very existence punishable by death. He spends his whole life hiding and knows only his immediate family and their small farm.When a new housing development is built near his familys home, Luke is forced into even greater secrecy, spending days and nights in his attic room. But after catching a glimpse of someone in one of the new houses, Luke is sure hes found another third child. When he discovers Jen, as bold as Luke is timid, she makes Luke imagine a life of freedom. But at what cost?Among the Hidden, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a classroom favorite, is Margaret Peterson Haddixs outstanding novel for middle readers. " ... the unsettling, thought-provoking premise should suffice to keep [listeners] hooked."Publishers WeeklyAdditional Notes
Series: Shadow Children
