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229 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439671354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2004
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,614 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
dark 39%
emotional 35%
hopeful 35%
challenging 32%
mysterious 32%
reflective 17%
sad 17%
inspiring 14%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Violence, BloodModerate
Death, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Gun violence
229 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439671354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2004
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,614 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
dark 39%
emotional 35%
hopeful 35%
challenging 32%
mysterious 32%
reflective 17%
sad 17%
inspiring 14%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Violence, BloodModerate
Death, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Gun violence