Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix

192 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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To be a third child is to be in constant danger. Available for the first time, a boxed set of all seven books in the perennially popular Shadow Children series.Imagine a world where families are allowed only two children. Illegal third children—sh...

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Moods

mysterious 65%
adventurous 61%
tense 50%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.89

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