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The Shadow Children Books by Margaret Peterson Haddix

January 10, 2010
By amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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Wow. The Shadow Children books were introduced to me by a teacher. I wasn’t so sure that I would like them, and then I got halfway into Among the Hidden. I couldn’t put it down!!

It’s about a futuristic community that recently suffered of famines. They made up a law that says parents are only aloud two children, and any third child, or shadow child, found by the Population Police will be killed, along with anyone associated with them. So, obviously, that’s something you keep secret.

The seven books follow different characters, who all connect somewhere along the way. Luke, Nina, Percy, Matthias, Trey and Jen (am I missing any? I haven’t read the books in a while. If so, please tell me.) are all third children. Most of them have absolutely no idea who the next one is, but they all have something in common: they live every day on the border of life and death.

The books, Among the Hidden, Among the Imposters, Among the Betrayed, Among the Barons, Among the Enemy, and Among the Free are GREAT!!!! They are page- turners full of cliffhangers, and the Science Fiction genre will really bring readers in. I don’t know anyone who’s read them and didn’t like them!!!!

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I hope you guys read the books, no matter how young thay may seem. If you do like them (which I'm almost positive you will), go to the author's website at www.haddixbooks.com
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KaThywuf BRONZE said...
on Jan. 24 2010 at 12:59 pm
KaThywuf BRONZE, Sombor, Other
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When it seems there's no way out, when it seems to you that you're falling apart, that you're loosing yourself, just believe, hope, have a faith.... And you'll stand up and keep on with your life like nothing happened, you'll be happy and free....

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Relax, it's O.K... :) What, you have 8 rabbits? Really? I adore animals, every single one of them... :DD
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 23 2010 at 5:22 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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okay dudes,i know one of you pressed the "report abuse" button to KaThywuf's response saying her name, and I just wanted to say that was unnecisary. Please don't do it again, I like to have all my comments stay where they were posted.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 23 2010 at 3:06 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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in case you didn't see my profile my name is Amanda.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 23 2010 at 3:02 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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it stinkz that your time is 6 hours ahead of mine! its like the middle of the night 4 u every time i try 2 talk 2 u. Still try to K.I.T., kay?
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:26 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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and to think you used to get mad at me when i tried to tell you to read them.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:25 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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let me reword that. I TRY to fix my typo.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:24 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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wow. I fix my typo, and i spell the typo wrong again! HOPELESS, not hpoeless.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:23 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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my "i meant hpoeless" went up to the top of the screen. sorry! I have serious issues with putting my replies in the right place.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:21 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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I meant hopeless.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:20 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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how do u pronounce your last name, or is it obvious?
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 6:01 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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I'd love to be able to draw like that. I'm doing a twilight project for school, and I have to draw all 3 characters. I've tried, but it's hpoeless.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 5:55 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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Hey, I didn't know you draw! I saw your werewolf picture and commented on it. That's REALLY good! I can't draw. Only girls, horses, and rabbits. Did u know I have 8? We just got done feeding them like 2 seconds ago.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 5:52 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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kay, so look for Lisa Earls.She's my mom, and we posted a friend request. Just say yes, and report back here I we don't respond on facebook. Thanks a lot! :):):):)
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 3:55 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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Good news. I just found out that my mom has a facebook profile that I didn't know about, so I can ask for a friend request on there! Yay!
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 3:50 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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kay dude. I give up, I'll shut up.
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 3:49 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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thanks, sis!
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 3:49 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
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"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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Sorry, I don't! I don't think my parents would let me, either. I guess we'll just have to talk on here for now!
KaThywuf BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2010 at 4:44 am
KaThywuf BRONZE, Sombor, Other
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Favorite Quote:
When it seems there's no way out, when it seems to you that you're falling apart, that you're loosing yourself, just believe, hope, have a faith.... And you'll stand up and keep on with your life like nothing happened, you'll be happy and free....

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do you have profile on facebook?
laurelai44 said...
on Jan. 21 2010 at 6:28 pm
Wow this review makes the books sound really good... I'll have to read them!
amachii GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2010 at 3:23 pm
amachii GOLD, Schenectady, New York
11 articles 0 photos 205 comments

Favorite Quote:
"ganbaranakutemo ee nende!" (It's okay even if you didn't do your best!) -Smileage/Tsunku

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check out her website. remember, haddixbooks .com ! She has writen a lot more books. :):):):)