Shadow Children Boxed Set: Among the Hidden, Among the Impostors, Among the Betrayed, and Among the Barons [Box set] [Paperback]

Margaret Peterson Haddix (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 31, 2004 | Age Range: 8 and up

Imagine a world where families are allowed only two children. Illegal third children -- shadow children -- must live in hiding. If they are discovered, there is only one punishment: Death.

Among the Hidden

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

An American Booksellers Association Kids' Pick of the List

Among the Impostors

International Reading Association Young Adults' Choice

Among the Betrayed

An America Library Association Quick Pick

International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choice

Editorial Reviews

Review

Booklist Among the Betrayed

Plenty of suspense...lots of thrilling twists and turns.

School Library Journal Among the Barons

Haddix is a superb storyteller and her view of a future world...is both scary and plausible.

About the Author

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including The Missing 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.

Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Original edition (August 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689033672
• ISBN-13: 978-0689033674
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up on a farm outside Washington Court House, Ohio. As a kid, I liked to read a lot, and was also involved in 4-H, various bands and choirs (I played flute and piano), church youth group, the school newspaper, and a quiz-bowl type team. I was pretty disastrous as an athlete, although I did run track one year in high school. After graduating from Miami University (of Ohio), I worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis; and a part-time community college instructor and freelance writer in Danville, Illinois, before my first book was published. I've moved around a lot as an adult, having also lived in Luxembourg (during a college semester abroad) and in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Several years ago, I moved back to Ohio with my husband and kids; we now live in Columbus, Ohio. My husband trains investigative journalists, and my kids are in high school, so there's always a lot going on around our house.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars for parents too! March 14, 2007

By H. Mortensen

Format:Paperback

My 9-year-old daughter introduced me to this series, saying I had to read them. Well, I did, I'm now near the end of book 5, and they're riveting. The plot is well-written, unpredictable, tense and believable. I especially appreciate how Haddix depicts the struggles these kids go through as they make their decisions on how to act, and how ultimately they make the right choices. Not always, and that is shown as well. It is certainly written for young readers, so goes very fast for an adult reading, but thoroughly enjoyable. I keep wondering why nobody has made movies out of Haddix's books? This would be a great one. Don't push it aside thinking "It's a kid book." Give it a chance.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A most intriguing series for readers from preteen on: May 12, 2007

By WILLIAM IMHOF

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Shadow Chidren series may be the modern alternative to The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Cherry Ames. The plot of each book-there are more than the four books of the boxed set-is captivating, as is the overall adventuresome goal of the series. My ten year old granddaughter introduced me to the Shadow Children after she had completed the first book. I both purchased and read all the books before giving them to her to make certain that all is wholesome. Parents and/or prospective readers be assured that the Shadow Children series will be enjoyed by everyone. Then, the variety of other books by Haddix will be enjoyed as well.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow May 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

Yeah I am only 12 but these books I still love<3<3 they are exciting thrilling and most of all my favorite part about them is you dont want to put them down!!! I recomend these books 100 percent to any reader who is ready for adventure!

-;-Sammy-;-