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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix Among the Brave Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix Among the Brave. In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children—illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family— Trey’s friends expect him to take charge—a function he doesn’t want or think he can do. Trey’s new role leads him to travel with Luke Garner’s brother, Mark, to Population Police headquarters. There he impersonates an officer to try to rescue Luke, who has been taken prisoner. The nonstop adventure puts all three boys in danger and risks exposing the underground movement to help all shadow children. “A fast and wild ride that will appeal to reluctant readers. Once again, Haddix makes real how hard ordinary and not-so-ordinary actions would be for kids who’ve spent most of their lives hidden away.” — School Library Journal. “Trey makes an interesting, sympathetic protagonist, reflective about his past, convincing in his outlook, and fundamentally alone even among his allies.” —Booklist. Among the Brave. Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. Now Trey finds out Luke has been taken prisoner at Population Police headquarters. Trey is terrified, but he knows that if he doesn't rescue his friend, no one will. At police headquarters, Trey impersonates an officer to try getting to Luke. But just when it looks like he's close, Trey suddenly finds himself in danger of exposing not just himself but all shadow children. Reading Group Guide. Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! Plus, receive recommendations for your next Book Club read. By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. Must redeem within 90 days. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. THE SHADOW CHILDREN BOOKS. Among the Hidden. Among the Impostors. Among the Betrayed. By Margaret Peterson Haddix. A Guide for Reading Groups. About the Books. Sometimes in this world it's hard to know who is telling the truth, who isn't, and what can be done about all the things that are wrong. The government claims that there isn't enough food for everyone in the world, and so they have made it illegal for any family to have more than two children. Yet hundreds of these illegal shadow children exist, and they want desperately to find a place for themselves in society. But these are children who have been forced to hide their entire lives, and who are only allowed to venture out with fake IDs in their hands and fear in their hearts. How can they sort through the conflicting information about shadow children and find out where they belong? And will they be able to find the courage to defy the government and stop hiding? Discussion Topics. What are some of the ways in which having more than two children would be a burden in this society? Why do some families decide to have illegal shadow children in spite of this added strain? Do you think that the benefits of having another child outweigh the sacrifices that must be made? The world's population grows larger every day. Write a report on population: how it has changed over the years, how it affects our society, and ways of dealing with it. Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where 0 = no objectionable content and 5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content. LANGUAGE. VIOLENCE. SEXUAL CONTENT. ADULT THEMES. Shadow Children Series – Book Five. Ratings Explanation. Violence: Mark, Luke’s brother is electrocuted by a live wire fence while trying to sneak into Population Police Headquarters. He is knocked unconscious and taken prisoner and then locked in a cage in the basement. A mob of starving people push a truck over in an attempt to locate food. Mark, a passenger, sustains a severely broken leg. A drive by shooting by food smugglers results in the smuggler’s corpses shown on tv, as a warning to other would be smugglers. A badly beaten prisoner is loaded into the back of a truck, the driver, Trey, is not sure if it is a corpse or a living human. Adult Themes: Lack of food for the population of the country is an underlying theme throughout this series. The existence of third-born children have been blamed for the people’s hunger. As governing power changes hands casualties abound. An attempted coup by the shadow children against the ruling Population Police is a violent and courageous undertaking. Synopsis. A crisis hits and the safety of all third-born children has been severely threatened. Trey, who is a brilliant intellectual, with very little real world experience has been thrust into a role as a pivotal decision maker, a role he is wary to play. Trey’s new role leads him to experience the danger of traveling to the Population Police Headquarters with Luke’s brother, Mark as they attempt to rescue Luke who is a prisoner of the Population Police. This nonstop adventure puts all three boys in danger and risks exposing the underground movement to help all shadow children. The tempo of the series really picks up with “Among the Brave”, a suspenseful and gripping read. ©2009 The Literate Mother. Related Books You Might Like: 6 Responses to “Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix” Debbie Says: December 1st, 2008 at 9:27 pm. My two oldest daughters love Margaret Peterson Haddix’s books. They went through the elementary school library and read them all. They were excited to discover that the middle school library had more fof her books for them to read. After reading your reviews, I think I might just go read them! Lest anyone think that only girls will enjoy the books, my sons also read the series and enjoyed it. My 9 year old son loved reading this book and used it for one of his 4th grade book reports. He enjoyed reading the book and that made working on the book report easier for both of us. Now he wants to read the rest of the series. Very good post. I really enjoyed it. All the best, Guadalupe. Thanks for the wonderful reviews! I am in 7th grade and I still love this book but what is the first shadow children book??.
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