Shadow Children
Series by Margaret Peterson HaddixIn a gripping dystopian world ravaged by scarcity, the “Shadow Children” series follows the courageous journey of young fugitives as they fight against a ruthless regime that hunts down third children, revealing the resilience of hope and the power of family in a struggle for survival.
In a world where overpopulation is a crime and families are strictly limited to just two children, the Shadow Children live in constant fear of discovery. Margaret Peterson Haddix's "Shadow Children" series plunges readers into a dystopian society where the strangling grip of authoritarian control leaves countless innocent lives hidden in the shadows. Follow Luke Garner, a third child forced to hide in his family's attic, as he embarks on a daring quest for freedom alongside other children like him, confronting a ruthless government that will stop at nothing to maintain its oppressive order. As Luke navigates treachery, betrayal, and the hope that burns fiercely in the darkness, each installment reveals the resilience of friendship, the longing for belonging, and the quest for identity amidst chilling odds. Will these Shadow Children emerge from their concealed existence into a world where they can finally be free, or will they remain forever trapped in the shadows? Discover a tale of courage and defiance that challenges the very fabric of society—once you've dared to step into the light, will you ever go back?
Books in this Series
Shadow Children
Among the Hidden
Published in 1998
Among the Impostors
Published in 2001
Among the Betrayed
Published in 2002
Among the Barons
Published in 2003
Among the Brave
Published in 2004
Among the Enemy
Published in 2005
Among the Free
Published in 2006
