Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix Following the futuristic storylines of "1984" and "Brave New World" comes "Among the Hidden". Luke is a third child in a family with already two boys. This is breaking a decree established by the government. Hes successfully hidden in his parents home without discovery for 12 years, but a stray glimpse through an air vent reveals his prohibited existence. Does this spell freedom from secrecy? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Luke has never been to school. Hes never had a birthday party, or gone to a friends house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend. Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. Hes lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his familys farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside. Then, one day Luke sees a girls face in the window of a house where he knows two other children already live. Finally, hes met a shadow child like himself. Jen is willing to risk everything to come out of the shadows--does Luke dare to become involved in her dangerous plan? Can he afford not to? Author Biography Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including the Children of Exile series, The Missing series, the Under Their Skin series, and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com. Prizes Winner of Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 6-8) 2002 Winner of Iowa Childrens Choice (ICCA) Award 2003 Winner of Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2001 Commended for Golden Sower Award (Young Adult) 2002 Short-listed for Iowa Teen Award 2001 Short-listed for Colorado Blue Spruce Award 2003 Description for Reading Group Guide About the Book"A chilling and intelligent novel," is howKirkus ReviewsdescribedAmong the Hidden."Haddix offers much for discussion here." In a society that allows only two children per family, Luke is a third child, a "shadow child." Hes illegal, strictly forbidden. So he stays hidden, alone most of the time and frightened all of time. Then one day he discovers another shadow child, Jen, living in one of the fancy new houses that the government built behind his familys farm. Luke and Jan quickly become friends, but Jan is bold and daring and she wants more than companionship from Luke. She wants him to be a crusader, another third child willing to risk everything for freedom. "An exciting and compelling story," wroteSchool Library Journal."Readers wiII be captivated by Lukes predicament and his reactions to it."Discussion TopicsThe author doesnt specify the setting forAmong the Hidden.Where do you think it takes place? When do you think it takes place?Lukes family is terrified of the government. Why? What are some of the tactics the government employs to make ordinary families like his feel powerless?Explore Lukes relationships with his brothers and his parents. How close are they? How trusting? Does Luke have more in common with Jen than with his own family? Why or why not?The Internet made it possible for Jen and, later, Luke to connect with other hidden third children. It helped them build a community of peers. Do you use the Internet to connect with people who share interests with you?What do you like about friendships formed over the Internet? What do you dislike?Why did Jen organize the march on the presidents house? Do you think she knew she was going to die? Was she being noble? Was she being foolish? Luke decides not to follow her. What would you have done?Jen is a third child, but her stepfather is a member of the Population Police, the brutal organization devoted to discovering people like her and bringing them to a harsh justice. Discuss his character. Is he a hero, a villain, or both? What do you think and why?Activities and ResearchWhat would happen to your family if third children and beyond were outlawed? Would you have been born? Would your parents or your grandparents? Make a family tree. How many relatives would have to be taken off if there were no third children?Among the Hiddenis fiction. But the most populous country in the world, China, actually does have laws that strictly limit family size. Find out more about Chinas effort to reduce its population. How are the laws enforced? How sucessful have they been? Are these laws popular or unpopular among the people?The government inAmong the Hiddenis totalitarian. The government of the United States is democratic. How do these forms of goverment differ from one another? If possible, invite an elected official to come speak. What are a citizens rights and freedoms in a democracy? How are they preserved and protected? How are they threatened? Could what happened inAmong the Hiddenhappen in our society?You are the chief propaganda officer of the Population Police. Create a bumper sticker or billboard reminding ordinary citizens that third children are against the law.Imagine that fifteen years have passed since Luke left home. Where is he now? What is he doing? Is it still illegal to be a third child? Compose a letter he writes home to his parents. Are they still on the farm?About the AuthorMargaret Peterson Haddixis the author of four other books:Leaving Fishers; Dont You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey, Just Ella;andRunning Out of Time.She has worked as a copy editor, a reporter, and a college instructor. The second child in a family of four children, Ms. Haddix grew up on a farm in Ohio. She now lives in Ohio, with h Description for Library In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his familys farm, until another "third" convinces him that the government is wrong. Details ISBN0689817002 Author Margaret Peterson Haddix Language English ISBN-10 0689817002 ISBN-13 9780689817007 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Year 1998 Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781402576171 Residence US Short Title AMONG THE HIDDEN REPACKAGE/E Series Shadow Children Books (Paperback) Series Number 01 DOI 10.1604/9780689817007 AU Release Date 1998-09-01 NZ Release Date 1998-09-01 US Release Date 1998-09-01 UK Release Date 1998-09-01 Pages 153 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description Repackage ed. Publication Date 1998-09-01 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 9-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8353320;

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