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Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend. Luke is one of the shadow childr... show more ▼

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3491

Published: 1999

In Over Their Heads

Children's Books / Young Adult

Nick and Eryn must figure out a way to save the world without sacrificing their newly discovered family in this follow-up to Under Their Skin, which Booklist called “crisp, intrigu... show more ▼

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1205

Published: 2017

Say What?

Children's Books / Young Adult

Sukie is worried -- her parents are acting strange. When she runs in the house, her dad asks, "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge too?" When she e... show more ▼

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1203

Published: 2004

Risked

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah thought that after his last adventure in 1903, he and his sister Katherine would have a break from time travel for a while. For the first time, he’s willing to look into his ... show more ▼

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1167

Published: 2013

Caught

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah and Katherine come face to face with Albert Einstein in the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling The Missing series. Jonah and Katherine are accustomed to traveling... show more ▼

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1068

Published: 2012

Escape From Memory

Children's Books / Young Adult

While playing around with hypnotism at a party, Kira remembers fleeing a war-torn country with her mother, speaking a language she can't identify. A few days later her mother disap... show more ▼

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1031

Published: 2001

Dexter the Tough

Children's Books / Young Adult

I'm the new kid. I am tuf. This morning I beat up a kid. It's only the first day of school for Dexter, but he's already mad at the principal, and the secretary, and the janitor,... show more ▼

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1030

Published: 2007

The Girl With 500 Middle Names

Children's Books / Young Adult

JANIE WHO? * It's hard enough being the new kid in school. It's even tougher when all of your new classmates live in big houses and wear expensive clothes, while your parents have... show more ▼

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1009

Published: 2001

Children of Refuge

Children's Books / Young Adult

After Edwy is smuggled off to Refuge City to stay with his brother and sister, Rosi, Bobo, and Cana are stuck alone—and in danger—in Cursed Town in the thrilling follow-up to Child... show more ▼

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916

Published: 2017

The Summer of Broken Things

Children's Books / Young Adult

Fourteen-year-old Avery Armisted is athletic, rich, and pretty. Sixteen-year-old Kayla Butts is known as “butt-girl” at school. The two girls were friends as little kids, but that’... show more ▼

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874

Published: 2018

Torn

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah and Katherine embark on a chilling journey to discover the Northwest Passage in this new installment of the New York Times bestselling series that brings history to life. T... show more ▼

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871

Published: 2011

Takeoffs and Landings

Children's Books / Young Adult

A journey to the center of their hearts Ever since their father's sudden death eight years ago, Chuck and Lori's mom has spent most of her time on the road as a motivational spe... show more ▼

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864

Published: 2001

Just Ella

Children's Books / Young Adult

Being a princess isn't *all that...* You've heard the fairy tale: a glass slipper, Prince Charming, happily ever after... Welcome to reality: royal genealogy lessons, needlepo... show more ▼

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861

Published: 1999

Children of Exile

Children's Books / Young Adult

For the past twelve years, adults called “Freds” have raised Rosi, her younger brother Bobo, and the other children of their town, saying it is too dangerous for them to stay with ... show more ▼

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850

Published: 2016

Revealed

Children's Books / Young Adult

After a mysterious cameo from Charles Lindbergh, it’s up to Jonah to save his town in the seventh book of the New York Times bestselling The Missing series, which Kirkus Reviews ca... show more ▼

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833

Published: 2014

Among the Brave

Children's Books / Young Adult

In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children -- illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family -- Trey's friends expect ... show more ▼

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784

Published: 2004

Among the Betrayed

Children's Books / Young Adult

"Everything that had happened to Nina was real. She had real handcuffs on her wrists, real scars on her back, real fear flooding her mind. "'They're going to kill me,' Nina whispe... show more ▼

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771

Published: 2002

Sent

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah and Chip have barely adjusted to the discovery that they are actually the missing children of history when a time purist named JB sends them, along with Katherine and Alex, h... show more ▼

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746

Published: 2009

Redeemed

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah’s new twin must time travel and face off against his siblings’ worst enemy in order to save the future—and his family—in the eighth and final book of the New York Times bests... show more ▼

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721

Published: 2015

Into the Gauntlet

Children's Books / Young Adult

The explosive finale to the #1 bestselling series! Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, have had enough. Not only do they have to find the 39 Clues first, th... show more ▼

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686

Published: 2010

Remarkables

Children's Books / Young Adult

New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the master of cliffhangers, delivers a pulse-pounding mystery perfect for fans of Jacqueline West and Kat Yeh, full of s... show more ▼

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670

Published: 2019

The Messengers

Children's Books / Young Adult

In the dazzling conclusion to the Greystone Secrets series from New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the Greystones and their doubles, the Gustanos, must tea... show more ▼

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659

Published: 2021

The Always War

Children's Books / Young Adult

In a war-torn future United States, fifteen-year-old Tessa, her childhood friend Gideon, now a traumatized military hero, and Dek, a streetwise orphan, enter enemy territory and di... show more ▼

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655

Published: 2011

Among the Enemy

Children's Books / Young Adult

HIDE OR FIGHT? Matthias, an illegal third child, is caught in the cross fire between rebels and the Population Police. When he unwittingly saves a Population Police officer, Matth... show more ▼

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640

Published: 1999

Sabotaged

Children's Books / Young Adult

After helping Chip and Alex survive 15th century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child, Andrea, face her fate. Andrea is really Virginia Dare, from... show more ▼

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618

Published: 2010

Turnabout

Children's Books / Young Adult

In the year 2000 Melly and Anny Beth had reached the peak of old age and were ready to die. But when offered the chance to be young again by participating in a top-secret experimen... show more ▼

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605

Published: 2000

Falling Out of Time

Children's Books / Young Adult

Return to the world of the bestselling Running Out of Time with this middle grade thriller from Margaret Peterson Haddix, where Zola discovers she's related to Jessie Keyser and he... show more ▼

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600

Published: 2023

Game Changer

Children's Books / Young Adult

Athletics are everything for eighth-grader KT Sutton. She’s a softball star, and she’s on track to get a college scholarship and achieve international fame. Then one day during a c... show more ▼

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594

Published: 2012

Because of Anya

Children's Books / Young Adult

Ten-year-old girls don't wear wigs. So why is Anya wearing one? That's what Keely wants to know. But when Anya's wig falls off in front of the whole class, Keely realizes what sh... show more ▼

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583

Published: 2002

Full Ride

Children's Books / Young Adult

Becca thought her life was over when her father was sent to prison for embezzlement. It didn't help when he used her as his excuse: "How else is a guy like me supposed to send his ... show more ▼

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581

Published: 2013

Among the Free

Children's Books / Young Adult

"Enough games," the man said, raising the gun yet again. "And enough of the Population Police, I say." This time he cocked the gun and aimed carefully. This is real, Luke thought. ... show more ▼

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569

Published: 1999

The House on the Gulf

Children's Books / Young Adult

**[If only] Bran would stop acting weird....Probably he had a perfectly reasonable explanation for everything. I just couldn't imagine what it would be.** When Britt's older br... show more ▼

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565

Published: 2004

Under Their Skin

Children's Books / Young Adult

From New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes the first book in a brand-new thrilling series about twins who are on a quest to discover the secrets being ke... show more ▼

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553

Published: 2016

Swashbuckling Fantasy

Children's Books / Young Adult

SWASHBUCKLING FANTASY features excerpts from 10 series by bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Margaret Petersen Haddix, author of the Shadow Children series, D.J. ... show more ▼

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546

Published: 2006

Rescued

Children's Books / Young Adult

"Rescued," an e-short story related to the Missing series, will be available August 5. "Rescued" provides a bridge between RISKED and REVEALED Return to the world of The Missing ... show more ▼

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545

Published: 2014

Among the Imposters

Part #2 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

In a future where the law limits a family to only two children, third-born Luke has been in hiding for the entire twelve years of his life, until he enters boarding school under an... show more ▼

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504

Published: 2000

From School Library JournalGrade 5-8-In this fourth installment of a series about a society that allows only two children per family, Luke Garner is finally adjusting to his new li... show more ▼fe at Hendricks School as Lee Grant. While the Grants belong to the highest class of society called the Barons, Luke avoids snobbish affectations and befriends his classmates, who are also illegal thirds. When the real Lee Grant's younger brother arrives at the school, along with his fierce body guard, Luke worries that Smits will expose him to the government. However, Smits has come to enlist Luke's help in discovering how his older brother really died, suspecting that he was murdered. The intrigue and danger grow more acute when both boys are called "home" and Luke discovers that the Grants have plans for him that could turn out to be fatal. As in the previous books, characters who seem honest turn out to be dangerous while others who seem suspicious end up as allies. The climax hints at a further installment. Fans of the series are the most likely audience for this story of Luke's continuing struggle to survive.Farida S. Dowler, formerly at Bellevue Regional Library, WACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From BooklistGr. 5-8. This exciting fourth installment in the series that began with Among the Hidden (1998) focuses on "shadow child" Luke Garner, a third child in a futuristic society that allows families only two children. Luke, who has gone underground to escape the Population Police, reemerges after 12 years in hiding to assume the identity of Lee Grant, a member of the society's most privileged class, and is sent off to boarding school. The impersonation goes smoothly until Smits, Grant's younger brother, enters the picture. Luckily, Luke, who lives in constant fear that grieving Smits will turn him over to the Population Police, eventually manages to elude the authorities, which leaves open the possibility for more adventures. There is enough background information in the opening chapter to fill in readers new to the series, and series fans of the books won't be disappointed; there's plenty of suspense, and there are lots of thrilling twists and turns. Ed SullivanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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501

Published: 2002

Among the Impostors

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

It was awful. All those eyes, all looking at him. It was straight out of Luke's worst nightmares. Panic rooted him to the spot, but every muscle in his body was screaming for him t... show more ▼

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482

Published: 2001

Uprising

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

**Around her the workers were screaming out prayers and curses.... She herself was sobbing tearlessly....Her only prayer was still, "I don't want to die." Oh, please, God, don't... show more ▼

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481

Published: 2007

The Ghostly Photos

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

New York Times bestselling middle-grade thriller author Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series as Colin and Nevaeh unravel a mystery from th... show more ▼

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468

Published: 2023

The Stolen Key

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix delivers the thrilling conclusion to her middle grade Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series as Colin and Nevaeh unravel ... show more ▼

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456

Published: 2024

Among the Hidden

Part #1 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

From Publishers WeeklyThis futuristic novel focuses on a totalitarian regime and the Internet. PW noted, "The plot development is sometimes implausible and the characterizations a ... show more ▼

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433

Published: 1997

Found

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adopted, begin receiving myster... show more ▼

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375

Published: 2008

The Secret Letters

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

In this page-turning middle grade series by New York Times bestseller Margaret Peterson Haddix, Colin and Nevaeh, whose parents own rival junk-removal businesses, uncover mysteries... show more ▼

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374

Published: 2022

Palace of Mirrors

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

"Somewhere in the world I have a tiara in a little box. It is not safe for me to wear it... It is not safe for me even to tell anyone who I really am. But I know—I have always know... show more ▼

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372

Published: 2008

Running Out of Time

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840...or so she believes. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying,... show more ▼

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370

Published: 1995

Leaving Fishers

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Dorry is unbearably lonely at her new high school until she meets Angela and her circle of friends. She soon discovers they all belong to a religious group, the Fishers of Men. At ... show more ▼

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328

Published: 1997

The Deceivers

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

The second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix—perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!Until their mot... show more ▼

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253

Published: 2020

Palace of Lies

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Desmia discovers the reality of royalty is far from a fairy tale in this third adventure set in the Cinderella-esque world of Just Ella and Palace of Mirrors, from New York Times b... show more ▼

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229

Published: 2015

Among the Barons

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Luke Garner, an illegal third child, spent his first twelve years in hiding. For the past four months Luke has lived among others, using the identity of Lee Grant, at the Hendricks... show more ▼

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228

Published: 2003

Among the Betrayed

Margaret Peterson Haddix;Margaret Haddix

From Publishers WeeklyIn the third installment of Haddix's series about a futuristic society in which families are forbidden to have more than two children, Nina, a secondary chara... show more ▼cter in Among the Impostors, is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned by the Population Police. Her interrogator gives her an ultimatum: either she can get three other child prisoners, illegal third-borns like Nina, to reveal who harbored them and where they got their fake identification cards, or she will be executed. Nina sees a chance to escape the prison (which seems rather convenient at the time) and, taking the prisoners with her, quickly discovers their street smarts. But when their food supply runs out, Nina seeks the boy she knew as Lee (the series' original protagonist). Haddix expertly describes the impact of Nina's upbringing in hiding (she doesn't know how to swim; the sound of students laughing loudly reminds her of the first time she overheard children playing outside and could not join them). As with the last book, there are dense revelations at the end (including an explanation of Nina's ease in escaping prison), and some of them may test readers' willingness to suspend disbelief. Even so, the author delivers more than enough suspense to keep fans hooked and to intrigue new recruits as well. Ages 9-14.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From School Library JournalGrade 5-9-Haddix continues her science fiction dystopian tale about illegal third children in this sequel to Among the Hidden (1998) and Among the Imposters (2001, both S & S). Nina is imprisoned by the Population Police for being an illegal child. She is given the opportunity to save herself by spying on the other three children who are in the jail cell with her. Nina finds herself both drawn to them and fearful for her own life. When she has a chance to escape, she decides to take them with her and is surprised at their survival skills as they fend for themselves in the wild. Then, Nina is captured again. This time, though, she has an even harder decision to make-will she put her life in danger in order to save her friends? In a surprising ending, Nina finds that the children she rescued and the man from the Population Police who arrests her the second time are part of a group dedicated to saving third children like herself. While the book could stand alone, it is much more interesting and meaningful when read after the two previous volumes. As a character, Nina is well drawn and believable but it is the agonizing moral decisions that she must make that elevate the book beyond the average tale. Haddix is a superb storyteller and her view of a future world short of food that allows only two children per family is both scary and plausible.Janet Hilbun, formerly at Sam Houston Middle School, Garland, TXCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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219

Published: 2001

Greystone Secrets #1

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

* Winter 2018-2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick *New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twis... show more ▼

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200

Published: 2019

Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Things are so bad, I feel like I'm going to explode if I don't do something... Everyone has to keep a journal in Mrs. Dunphrey's English class, but the teacher has promised she w... show more ▼

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179

Published: 1997

The School for Whatnots

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

From master of suspense author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes another page-turning stand-alone adventure perfect for fans of Cog and Bad Magic.No matter what anyone tells you, I'm ... show more ▼

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116

Published: 2022

Children of Jubilee

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Kiandra has to use her wits and tech-savvy ways to help rescue Edwy, Enu, and the others from the clutches of the Enforcers in the thrilling final novel of the Children of Exile se... show more ▼

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66

Published: 2018

Say What

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Sukie is worried -- her parents are acting strange. When she runs in the house, her dad asks, "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge too?" When she e... show more ▼

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64

Published: 2004

Among the Free sc-7

Part #7 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

*"Enough games," the man said, raising the gun yet again. "And enough of the Population Police, I say." This time he cocked the gun and aimed carefully.* This is real, Luke thou... show more ▼

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59

Published: 1996

Among the Barons sc-4

Part #4 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Grade 5-8-In this fourth installment of a series about a society that allows only two children per family, Luke Garner is finally adjusting to his new life at Hendricks School as L... show more ▼ee Grant. While the Grants belong to the highest class of society called the Barons, Luke avoids snobbish affectations and befriends his classmates, who are also illegal thirds. When the real Lee Grant's younger brother arrives at the school, along with his fierce body guard, Luke worries that Smits will expose him to the government. However, Smits has come to enlist Luke's help in discovering how his older brother really died, suspecting that he was murdered. The intrigue and danger grow more acute when both boys are called "home" and Luke discovers that the Grants have plans for him that could turn out to be fatal. As in the previous books, characters who seem honest turn out to be dangerous while others who seem suspicious end up as allies. The climax hints at a further installment. Fans of the series are the most likely audience for this story of Luke's continuing struggle to survive. ©Farida S. Dowler, formerly at Bellevue Regional Library, WA From Booklist Gr. 5–8. This exciting fourth installment in the series that began with Among the Hidden (1998) focuses on "shadow child" Luke Garner, a third child in a futuristic society that allows families only two children. Luke, who has gone underground to escape the Population Police, reemerges after 12 years in hiding to assume the identity of Lee Grant, a member of the society's most privileged class, and is sent off to boarding school. The impersonation goes smoothly until Smits, Grant's younger brother, enters the picture. Luckily, Luke, who lives in constant fear that grieving Smits will turn him over to the Population Police, eventually manages to elude the authorities, which leaves open the possibility for more adventures. There is enough background information in the opening chapter to fill in readers new to the series, and series fans of the books won't be disappointed; there's plenty of suspense, and there are lots of thrilling twists and turns. Ed Sullivan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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52

Published: 2004

The 39 Clues Book 10: Into the Gauntlet

Part #10 of "The 39 Clues" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

(The 39 Clues #10) SUMMARY: Throughout the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan Cahill have uncovered history's greatest mysteries and their family's deadliest secrets. But are they... show more ▼

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46

Published: 2010

Double Identity

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

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41

Published: 2008

Missing 05 - Caught

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Jonah and Katherine come face to face with Albert Einstein in the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling The Missing series.Jonah and Katherine are accustomed to traveling th... show more ▼

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38

Published: 2012

Among the Betrayed sc-3

Part #3 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

In the third installment of Haddix's series about a futuristic society in which families are forbidden to have more than two children, Nina, a secondary character in Among the Impo... show more ▼stors, is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned by the Population Police. Her interrogator gives her an ultimatum: either she can get three other child prisoners, illegal third-borns like Nina, to reveal who harbored them and where they got their fake identification cards, or she will be executed. Nina sees a chance to escape the prison (which seems rather convenient at the time) and, taking the prisoners with her, quickly discovers their street smarts. But when their food supply runs out, Nina seeks the boy she knew as Lee (the series' original protagonist). Haddix expertly describes the impact of Nina's upbringing in hiding (she doesn't know how to swim; the sound of students laughing loudly reminds her of the first time she overheard children playing outside and could not join them). As with the last book, there are dense revelations at the end (including an explanation of Nina's ease in escaping prison), and some of them may test readers' willingness to suspend disbelief. Even so, the author delivers more than enough suspense to keep fans hooked and to intrigue new recruits as well. Ages 9-14. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 5-9-Haddix continues her science fiction dystopian tale about illegal third children in this sequel to Among the Hidden (1998) and Among the Imposters (2001, both S & S). Nina is imprisoned by the Population Police for being an illegal child. She is given the opportunity to save herself by spying on the other three children who are in the jail cell with her. Nina finds herself both drawn to them and fearful for her own life. When she has a chance to escape, she decides to take them with her and is surprised at their survival skills as they fend for themselves in the wild. Then, Nina is captured again. This time, though, she has an even harder decision to make-will she put her life in danger in order to save her friends? In a surprising ending, Nina finds that the children she rescued and the man from the Population Police who arrests her the second time are part of a group dedicated to saving third children like herself. While the book could stand alone, it is much more interesting and meaningful when read after the two previous volumes. As a character, Nina is well drawn and believable but it is the agonizing moral decisions that she must make that elevate the book beyond the average tale. Haddix is a superb storyteller and her view of a future world short of food that allows only two children per family is both scary and plausible. © Janet Hilbun, formerly at Sam Houston Middle School, Garland, TX

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34

Published: 2002

Sought (The Missing)

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

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28

Published: 2013

Among the Brave sc-5

Part #5 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

From School Library Journal Grade 5–8. This fifth book about third-born children who must go into hiding to avoid elimination picks up where Among the Barons ( S & S, 2003) ended... show more ▼. The ruthless head of the Population Police has taken over the government, and executions are common. Trey has gone to Mr. Talbot's home seeking help to rescue Luke and his other third-born friends just as the man is taken away in handcuffs. Desperate, he teams up with Luke's older, more reckless brother, Mark, to try to find the others. Mark is caught and Trey enlists in the Population Police, his only hope of freeing him. To escape, the boys make a deal with a resistance member disguised as a guard to rescue a prisoner from another torture camp. The prisoner turns out to be none other than Mr. Talbot, who headed the resistance movement. Mark and Trey are able to rescue their friends, but are unable to help the guard who helped them. The adults are ready to give up but the third-born children vow to keep up the fight. Even though elements of the plot seem timeworn and not all of it is plausible, this book provides a fast and wild ride that will appeal to reluctant readers. Once again, Haddix makes real how hard ordinary and not-so-ordinary actions would be for kids who've spent most of their lives hidden away. Although this installment could be read on its own, this series works best when read in sequence. — Tina Zubak, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Gr. 4–7. Like its predecessors in the Shadow Children series, this novel concerns children hidden from society because their families have exceeded the strictly enforced, two-child limit. Trey struggles to survive during a dangerous political shift, as the most repressive faction of the government seizes power. On a personal level, Trey feels intense fear and increasing mistrust as he tries to maneuver in a world where he often cannot tell friend from foe. Haddix writes a compelling story, full of intrigue, danger, and adventure. The level of tension barely lets up, ensuring that "can't-put-it-down" headlong impulse to keep reading. Still, the constant tension gives individual scenes less impact than they might have had in a book with more contrast. Trey makes an interesting, sympathetic protagonist, reflective about his past, convincing in his outlook, and fundamentally alone even among his allies. Carolyn Phelan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Published: 1999

Among the Imposters sc-2

Part #2 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

In a future where the law limits a family to only two children, third-born Luke has been in hiding for the entire twelve years of his life, until he enters boarding school under an... show more ▼

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24

Published: 2009

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Running Out of Time (epub)

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23

Published: 2016

Caught (Missing)

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

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19

Published: 2012

Torn-missing 4

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

Review"Haddix...keeps the story suspenseful and tight...Best of all, the story feels like real history, with believable characters and plausible events. It will likely spark intere... show more ▼

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16

Published: 2011

Among the Enemy sc-6

Part #6 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children's Books / Young Adult

From School Library Journal Grade 5–7–A continuation of the series in which third-born children must stay in hiding in order to escape certain death at the hands of the Population... show more ▼ Police. Many characters return, including Mr. Talbot and Nina, and some of the plot elements of previous books reappear. While there is little character development, the book is fast paced, opening with a raid on the Niedler School that forces Matthias, Percy, and Alia to run for their lives. The two younger children are injured and Matthias inadvertently becomes a member of the Population Police. Issues of trust and loyalty will appeal to readers as will the twists and turns of the action. This book also contains many references to faith in God and the need to believe. The protagonist often finds solace and strength in thinking of the advice given to him by his surrogate father, Samuel, a man of great faith. This one is strictly for fans of the previous books. — Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Gr. 5–8. Each title in the Shadow Children series reveals a different aspect of a dystopian future in which illegal "third children" are hunted by ruthless Population Police. In the sixth installment, Haddix zooms in on Matthias, the eldest of the three friends Nina allied with in Among the Betrayed (2001). While seeking help for Alia and Percy, both gravely injured during their escape from the latest Population Police raid, Matthias impulsively saves the life of an officer and must then pose as an aspiring recruit. Suddenly Matthias is hailed as a hero and whisked into the heart of police headquarters, where he finds unexpected camaraderie with his former archenemies and must contend with feelings of confusion, guilt, and grief as he uses his position to aid undercover rebels. The top-level authorities' instantaneous embrace of Matthias may bother some readers, but the brisk, efficient pacing facilitated by occasionally abrupt plot turns is precisely what has cemented Haddix's strong following among both avid and reluctant readers. Series fans and newcomers alike will devour this whole. Jennifer Mattson Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Published: 2002

Risked (The Missing )

Haddix, Margaret Peterson

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Published: 2013

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Part #2 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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Part #1 of "Shadow Children" series by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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