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Margaret Peterson Haddix
153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780545139106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,634 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 45%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Self harm, Police brutality, Pregnancy—
Margaret Peterson Haddix
153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780545139106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,634 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 45%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Self harm, Police brutality, Pregnancy