The Shadow Children #5: Among the Brave
The Shadow Children Series Book #5 of 7  
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
 |
| Published on May 1, 2004 | | Age Group: 8 - 14 years | | Reading Level: | AR: 5.1 (7.0 Points, Quiz #78248)
GLE: 6.5
F&P/GRL: Z
DRA: 70
Lexile® measure: 750L |
|
Summary:
In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save itself and others like them.
Excerpt/First Sentence(s):
Great, Trey thought. I do one brave thing in my entire life, and now it's like, 'Got anything dangerous to do? Send Trey. He can handle it.' Doesn't anyone remember that Cowardice is my middle name?
Actually, only two other people in the entire world had ever known Trey's real name, and one of them was dead. But Trey didn't have time to think about that. He had a crisis on his hands. He'd just seen two people killed, and others in danger. Maybe he'd been in danger too. Maybe he still was. He and his friends had left the scene of all that death and destruction and total confusion, jumped into a car with an absolute stranger, and rushed off in search of help. They'd driven all night, and now the car had stopped in front of a strange house in a strange place Trey had never been before.
And Trey's friends actually expected him to take control of the situation.
"What are you waiting for?" his friend Nina asked. "Just go knock on the door."
Publisher Description:
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.
In this, the fifth book in the Shadow Children series, Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the futuristic setting and compelling characters she created in Among the Hidden. With an adrenaline-fueled plot and surprising twists, Haddix has again crafted a story that is suspenseful until the last page.
DISCLOSURE: We may earn a commission if a purchase is made through the links below.
... more editions & prices
*Book prices and availability listed here are updated at least hourly and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of the book.
Book #:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Complete or Partial Sets of Up to 7 Books
|
