Margaret Peterson Haddix
Margaret Peterson Haddix is a prolific American author known for her children's and young adult books, including the popular 'Shadow Children' series and 'The Missing' series. Her works often explore themes of identity, family, and societal issues, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to literature.
Books
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1. Among The Hidden
In a dystopian society where families are restricted to having only two children, a third child named Luke lives in constant fear of being discovered by the Population Police. Confined to his family's attic, Luke's world changes when he meets another hidden child, Jen, who is determined to fight for their right to exist. As Luke grapples with the risks of stepping out of the shadows, he is drawn into a dangerous plan that could change the course of their lives forever, challenging the oppressive government that seeks to control them.
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2. Into The Gauntlet
In the thrilling conclusion to the 39 Clues series, the Cahill siblings, Amy and Dan, find themselves in a high-stakes race against time as they navigate a web of deceit and danger to uncover the final clue. With the fate of their family and the world hanging in the balance, they must confront their deepest fears and make impossible choices. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, Amy and Dan must rely on their wits, courage, and each other to outsmart their rivals and solve the ultimate puzzle that could change everything.
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3. Running Out Of Time
In a gripping tale set in a seemingly 1840s village, a young girl named Jessie discovers that her entire life has been a lie, as her community is actually a modern-day tourist attraction. When a deadly diphtheria epidemic threatens the lives of the children in the village, Jessie's mother reveals the truth and sends her on a dangerous mission to the outside world to secure life-saving medicine. As Jessie navigates the unfamiliar and bewildering modern world, she must overcome numerous obstacles and evade those who wish to keep the village's secret hidden at all costs.
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4. The House On The Gulf
A gripping tale of suspense and mystery, this story follows 12-year-old Britt as she moves with her family to Florida for the summer. Her older brother, Bran, has secured a house-sitting job for the family, but Britt soon becomes suspicious of his secretive behavior. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers unsettling truths about the house and her brother's intentions, leading her on a journey of discovery that challenges her perceptions of trust, family, and identity.
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5. Among The Free
Luke Garner, a long-hidden third child, is forced into the open when the oppressive Population Police begin to lose control. Thrust into danger, he joins other shadow children and allies to expose the regime’s abuses, confront betrayal and loss, and fight for a future in which children like him can live openly and be recognized as people.
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6. Among The Impostors
A third-born boy living under a strict Population Law assumes the identity of a legitimate student to attend a government-run boarding school, where surveillance and suspicion force him to hide his true existence. He navigates daily fears of exposure, forms uneasy friendships, uncovers unsettling secrets about the school's staff and the regime's control, and learns that survival will demand courage, quick thinking, and unlikely allies.
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7. Among The Enemy
A teenage third child who has spent his life in hiding under a draconian population-control regime finds himself captured and thrust inside the enemy’s ranks; forced to pose as one of the authorities, he navigates dangerous loyalties, uncovers unsettling truths about who can be trusted, and risks everything to protect other hidden children and undermine the oppressive system from within.
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8. Among The Brave
A hidden third child living under a brutal population-control regime is forced into dangerous new circumstances where he must take risks to protect friends and other shadow children. Separated from the safety he once knew, he navigates covert identities, uncertain allies, and close encounters with the authorities, growing from a frightened fugitive into someone who must choose courage and sacrifice to stand up for others against an oppressive system.
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9. Among The Barons
A hidden third child who has lived his life in secrecy is sent to live among a powerful, wealthy family and must pose as one of them; as he experiences privilege, discovers the corruption and political maneuvering that supports the Population Law, and forms risky friendships, he faces difficult choices about trust, sacrifice, and whether to take actions that could expose him and help other shadow children.
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