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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, Matthias is brought to Population Police headquarters to train as an officer himself. There he meets Nina, another... read more
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Summary edit
This story is set in the future, when over population is a problem and the government only allows families to have 2 children. The rest of the children are caught by the Population Police and kill them.
Matthias, Percy and Alia were all friends and illegal with fake Id's. One day,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Matthias: main character, shadow chhild
- Percy: a shadow child
- Alia: a shadow child
- Luke (Lee): The main character in the series.
- Oscar Wydell: Add a description of this character.
- Houk
- Jenny: a brave and bold third child from the first book who was killed during a rally she had organized in the first book; she haunts Luke's thoughts constantly.
- Simone
- Nina
- Mark: Luke's brother.
- Mrs. Talbot: Jenny's mother.
- Mr. Hendricks: The headmaster of Hendricks School, and also a helper to illegal third children.
- Smits: a kid who's brother was killed for helping the Resistance.
First Sentence edit
Matthias was sound asleep when the Population Police arrived at Niedler School.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 6 of 7 in Shadow Children. (standard series)
Preceded by Among the Brave, and followed by Among the Free.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Margaret Peterson Haddix (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Publication Date: 2005
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Page Count: 214
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 214
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Teens › Authors, A-Z › ( H ) › Haddix, Margaret Peterson
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
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