Among the Hidden: 1 (Shadow Children)

I first discovered this book when teaching Y7s in New Zealand and brought a copy back to the UK with me, read it to my old Y6 class who loved it and then to my current Y5s who got so into it many got it and the following books shipped in.Among the hidden is set in a political time when resources are supposedly so low that families are only allowed two children. Inevitably a race of hidden children develops.The story is based around a third child who knows he is different but it only the building of new houses at the back of his house that forces his family to hide him. hidden in his attic room he watches the comings and goings of the new families until one day he spots something at one of the houses.A must buy for any confident upper primary reader, Haddix books are great, check out running out of time.

Bought this for my son for his summer reading, and he really enjoyed it. Scary at times, but written well.

Let me just say that YA is not my thing, and I loved this book!For a quick read this book was very thought provoking. My heart ached this family, but especially for Luke. Luke is a third child in a world where having three children is illegal, punishable by death and fines for the parents. As I read this well written story, I couldn't help thinking about our world today, and everything that is going on all over. Financial chaos, food shortages, natural disasters, gas prices, and rioting all making Haddix world something to think about. Among the Hidden left me wanting to find out more about Luke's new adventures and the dangers that he will be facing. His world turned upside down once again and loosing everything that was familiar to him. I can't wait to read book 2, Among the Imposters!

Among The Hidden was a great book. I really enjoyed it. It was fast paced, gripping and had me on tenter-hooks. It had great twists and turns with a few shocks in store. The main character, Luke Garner, was excellent. The reader was informed of his thoughts, feeling and perceptions about his restricted world. I felt like I was with Luke during every moment of his extremely difficult experiences.According to the authorities, he should not have existed which made him a fugitive and a prisoner in his own home. Before the construction of the housing development, Luke had a bit more space to roam around due to the encircling woods. After they were cut down, Luke had to retreat into his house and finally to the attic. Although his family loved him, his presence was dangerous for them and they began to perceive him as a nuisance. They continuously worried about his movements being noticed by the neighbours.As he was not supposed to exist, the threat of the Population Police that could sweep down on him at any moment, was an ominous and palpable presence throughout the book. The law forbidding a third child in a family was created because the government thought that there wasn't enough food in the world for everyone. Therefore, his every mouthful was perceived as a crime.I felt really sorry for Luke as he felt guilty for something he had no control over. It was such a terrible situation to be in but it was very realistically portrayed. Jen Talbot was an inspirational character for Luke. She, too, was a third child. She was inspirational because she told Luke to be brave, to not feel guilty for the simple fact of existing and to take a risk for greater gain. She had a permanent effect on his life as she was the catalyst that propelled him into the dramatic events that would follow in the succeeding books.In the finale, Luke gets help from an unexpected source and he, as well as the reader, are first suspicious and then, pleasantly surprised by these turn of events. Overall, Among The Hidden was a fantastic book and a great dystopian book. I first read this six years ago and then again now and it has remained a favourite. Read it and immerse yourself in Luke's world.

Der Teaser war im Englischbuch meines Sohnes. Hat mich sofort angesprochen und zunächst wollte ich nur einen Band lesen. Jedoch möchte man sehr schnell wissen, wie es für die Kinder ausgeht und sofort alle Bände nachgekauft.Man bekommt eine Ahnung vom Leben in Angst und im Versteck, von Hoffnungslosigkeit und dem Willen zu überleben. Diktatur im Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten schien ja vor Trump ein Märchen zu sein. Wie nahe stand das Land vor dem Abgrund! Hier hätte man nachlesen können, wie es weitergeht, hätten die Trumpunterstützer das Kapitol tatsächlich gestürmt. Dabei ist das Buch schon viel länger auf dem Markt. Aber immer noch hochaktuell.Es ist für Leseanfänger empfohlen, jedoch halte ich das für deutlich untertrieben. Ich spreche C 1 und fand das Buch angemessen.Eine Rezensentin schrieb, dass jeder Band von einem anderen Kind handle. Dies ist falsch. Im Grunde fädelt sich die Geschichte um den Helden Luke, der nur in 2 Bänden nicht die Hauptrolle spielt. Die anderen Bände sind dazu da, weitere Schicksale staatlich ungewollter Kinder zu aufzuzeigen. Hier merkt man erst das Besondere an Luke, der lange eine Kindheit in relativer Freiheit genießen konnte. Im Gegensatz zu Kindern, die von Anfang an versteckt wurden und für ihr Leben gebrandmarkt sind.Spannend erzählt, logische Handlungen, politisch bildend. Eine glasklare Empfehlung auch für Erwachsene.

英語学習者の多読に適した読みやすい本です。シリーズ物で全7巻あるうちの１巻です。スリリングな展開で先が気になり読み進めてしまいます。主人公がどのように変わっていくのか楽しみです。

I read this book back when I was in middle school so I decided to order it and re-read it. No regrets. It’s a very good book and even got me in my feels a bit 😭😂 Definitely very interesting and a fast read. Once I opened it and started on the first page, I didn’t want to put it down.

esta bien

Great book/series.