Among the Hidden

Among the Hidden is the required 6th grade book for CHUH middle schools. I had read it before, and liked it right up until the end, where there was a scary part. When I read it for the details, I really enjoyed it. It wasn’t as scary when I knew what was coming.

Luke Garner shouldn’t exist. And officially, he doesn’t. All third children like him, shadow children, were forced into hiding when the Government passed the Population Law. Luke thinks that maybe he’s the only third child. He wouldn’t know. He’s never been out of his backyard. When his parents sell the woods to the Government for house building, Luke spends his time looking out the vents in his room. When he sees a face in the window of a house whose residents are all at their daily activities, he starts planning a visit. Soon, he meets Jen, a third child who’s determined to bring all of the shadow children out of hiding.

Among the Hidden is written by Margret Haddix, and is the first book in a series of 7. Tell me your first reactions to the book in the comments below. Until next time!