What type of book is among the hidden

Mar 30, Farid rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book is about a boy that is living I think that in the future, because of the Law that is happening in the book.

The law of this book is that the families cant have more than 2 childs. So Luke the main character has to be hidden, he stays inside his house, and cant go out because if they see him they would kill him. While Luke was wondering by the window of his room he saw a face on the window from the "Barons" the family beside their house, the girl was called Jenniffer and she was also a This book is about a boy that is living I think that in the future, because of the Law that is happening in the book.

While Luke was wondering by the window of his room he saw a face on the window from the "Barons" the family beside their house, the girl was called Jenniffer and she was also a third child. They both needed a fake identity and with that fake identity they could go and live with another family. But Jeniffer, Luke and other 40 third childs planned a rally, everyone was going but at the end Luke didnt wanted to go.

So Luke then finds Jeniffer's father and he told him that the police had killed all the 40 kids and Jeniffer also. I really like it because it leaves you thinking in what will the life of Luke be in the next years. I would really recomend this book to you, for me it has been one of my favorite books that I have read. View all 5 comments. Dec 20, Katie Grace rated it really liked it Shelves: 4-star , novella , middle-grade. Aww, memories! I remember reading this when I was nine or ten.

It was fun to revisit the world, though I'm not sure if I'll reread the other 12 or so in the series. Though I do want to know what happens Hm, we'll see. View 1 comment. Dec 15, Olivia rated it really liked it. Among the Hidden Luke Garner is a third child, a hidden child.

After the government passed the population law, third children and pets have been outlawed. When Luke's farmland is bought to be turned into a neighborhood of barons, Luke takes interest to watching out of his attic vents. The Sports family's home, the Blonde family's home But wait Luke is too timid to find out In a way, some people I know are like Luke I am not like that at all.

If I were Luke, I would try to change the world. I'd stay outside, letting that late summer air blow in my eyes. My mom and dad would say to the questioning people, "Oh, she's our niece, that's Anyway, Luke, sitting in his attic, creates a plan. He breaks into the Sports family's house, and finds Jen, another "shadow child," as she puts it. Jen is me, the complete opposite of Luke, bold and daring. Jen and Luke become fast friends, but in April before Jen's rally, Luke turns down her offer.

Jen wants to rally in front of the White House, to protest the population law. She and Luke have a big fight, leaving Luke scared and alone. Soon she returns to his house, to say goodbye as she leaves for the rally. When Jen doesn't come back, Luke is horrified and nervous.

What if Jen-he can't bring himself to think of it. Overcome by curiosity, Luke sneaks back to Jen's house, where he is told by Jen's father that she is dead. At the end of the book, I myself was full of questions. Will Luke change the world like he promised to Jen's spirit? Will he get caught? Will he ever see his family again? But most importantly: When will Margaret Peterson Haddix write a sequel?

View all 3 comments. Sep 11, Brooke rated it liked it Shelves: read-but-don-t-own. There was some sexist elements which was a bummer. Dec 20, Rachelle rated it liked it. This is a decent book about a fictional community where the government controls everything.

The people are only allowed to have 2 children so anything after 2 they hide them. This is a story about a boy that has been hidden his entire life and find out that there are other hidden children out there as well. He meets a girl and they become friends. I have mixed feelings about this book.

The reason I read it was because a friend of mine asked me about it. Her 11 year-old son read it and he was ups This is a decent book about a fictional community where the government controls everything. Her 11 year-old son read it and he was upset and sad about some things in the book. She was kind of shocked and upset that he read such a book. So I read the book as a favor to her to see what kind of book it really was. So I honestly cannot say if I think it is appropriate for 11 year-olds.

I probably would let mine read it but now that she has brought it to my attention I am kind of hesitant about what I really think. Don't know if that made any sense at all-Sorry.. Jan 27, Kimberly rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-fiction. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Luke is a "third" child in a society that inforces population control. Families are allowed only two children. He is loved but lead a very solitary life.

He meets another "third" child, Jen, and they form a friendship. Jen is the leader of a group of thirds and she's trying to change the laws so they no longer have to hide.

Very inspiring, tender and quite a cliff hanger! Dec 10, Mwestarkey97 rated it it was amazing. Sep 26, Scottsdale Public Library added it Shelves: dystopian , ya-teen , fiction , fantasy , science-fiction. In this dystopian novel, the main character, Luke, is a third child in a world where the population law forbids a family from having more than two children. At first, he is able to easily hide from the Population Police, thanks to his house being near a deserted forest. Although he cannot go to school, shops, or any public place in general, he can still play outside with his two older brothers.

This all changes when the forest that hid him for years is cut down to make space for new, expensive m In this dystopian novel, the main character, Luke, is a third child in a world where the population law forbids a family from having more than two children. This all changes when the forest that hid him for years is cut down to make space for new, expensive mansions occupied mostly by Barons, the upper class of this world. His parents, fearful of the watchful eyes of the Population Police, have him go into house arrest.

His new bedroom is the windowless attic, and he can't ever go outside of the house. However, one day, when he is home alone, he runs outside of his house and meets Jen Talbot, a third child who occupies one of the new mansions. She fills his head with ideas of rebellion against the oppressive government and stuns him with her loyalty to the cause, but Luke still isn't sure he could ever be as brave as her and go out of hiding to attend a public protest.

What happens next changes everything. In this first book of a bestselling dystopian series for young adults, Margaret Peterson Haddix once again makes an impactful story. Along with being tense and thrilling, the ideas discussed make for an eloquent novel about human rights and the power and dangers of speech. Feb 09, Fred Kirchner rated it really liked it Shelves: teen-fiction.

I was not expecting too much, and was rewarded with a pleasantly surprising read. You can fly through this book in just a few hours, but why should you? Here's why: Haddix creates a charming, star-crossed protagonist living in a dystopian society as a Shadow Child.

Families are only allowed two kids. Luke is the third child to a strapped farming couple living on the edge of civilization. For most of his life, Luke's had the run of the back forty, but when a new housing development bring wealt I was not expecting too much, and was rewarded with a pleasantly surprising read.

For most of his life, Luke's had the run of the back forty, but when a new housing development bring wealthy homes to their neck of the woods, Luke is forced to stay in the attic.

He may never go outside again. Luke watches the new neighborhood from his secret attic lookout. One day he notices a blind flutter on one of the extravagant homes.

Without his parents' knowledge, Luke sneaks over to the new neighborhood and meets another shadow child--a girl! She's linked into an underground network of Shadow Children. Adventures follow.

Not too racy for your 6th grade nephew, yet deep enough for a high school ethics seminar is there such a thing?. This story was so good, I read it in one sitting. If only I had the sequel, I would be reading it already. Really, that's how much I enjoyed it. It's very well told, the setting is believable and cruel, and Well, there're lots of great things to say about it, instead I'll just recommend you read it.

Sep 27, Julie Klein rated it it was amazing. Wonderful recommendation by one of my fabulous students. Can't wait to discuss it in book club Jan 21, Ally rated it it was amazing. I read it last year in two days. The ending made me cry and wanting more.

I love the series and want to maybe want to reread the series again! Oct 16, Daisy W rated it it was amazing. This book was a good start to a series, but it felt like a non-ending or an obvious sequel set up. Even in a young adult series each book should be able to stand alone in terms of satisfying the reader that the story is over, this one didn't really do that for me.

The character development was ok but again, I'm not going to cut it slack for being for young readers, there were several characters that should have been more dimensional but weren't. As an example Jen's dad needed to be introduced by This book was a good start to a series, but it felt like a non-ending or an obvious sequel set up. As an example Jen's dad needed to be introduced by his name ASAP instead of just referring to him as Jen's dad for three chapters.

Another oddity was how easily the author made Jen's idiotic plans come together. It was third person but you never get to see anything Luke doesn't get to see, she might as well have written in first person POV from Luke's perspective because that is basically what you get. If she had used third person more to her advantage we would have seen all that Jen did rather than hear from Luke that she seemed tired.

As much as it annoyed me, and it did, I did find it to be an interesting, however conflicted read. The different mentalities about the government was an interesting aspect and showing the characters personality by how they see the government was a good way to get insight into the characters quickly.

I ordered this for my twelve year old niece upon a recommendation and decided to read it myself to be sure she'd like it, I ordered the second book immediately upon finishing this one. It may not be my cuppa but I think a young reader would enjoy it more than I did. It gets a three out of five. I am able to relate to his emotions because I have felt what he is feeling. This book is very special, even my sister thought it was a fascinating book.

I can tell that the author put her heart and soul into the book. It contains so many details and suspense. Right now I am reading the 7th book and I am loving it. If I had to rate this book, it would be a definite 5. I recommend this book to all readers who love fiction, a bit of mystery, and things that affect a certain society or population. By Rachel — December 17, —.

Imagine a world in which these are your commands. For Luke, this is reality. He meets Jen, another illegal child, who introduces him to a wealth of knowledge and danger as she begins to unveil what has been hidden from him about his own existence. Haddix creates a believable world in which government control has been mandated, invading the personal rights of all citizens.

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