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Among the Free (The Shadow Children Series) Audio CD – May 10, 2020

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Luke Garner is a third-born in a restrictive society that allows only two children per family. Risking his life, he came out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. Now, in the final volume of Margaret Peterson Haddix's suspenseful Shadow Children series, Luke inadvertently sets off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the government. The people are finally free. But who is in charge now? And will this new freedom be everything they had hoped?

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May 10, 2020
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1664474862
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Margaret Peterson Haddix is the bestselling author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, and the Children of Exile series. Her books have been honored with numerous awards and theyve been translated into more than twenty languages.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recorded Books, Inc. and Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (May 10, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1664474862
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1664474864

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I grew up on a farm outside Washington Court House, Ohio. As a kid, I liked to read a lot, and was also involved in 4-H, various bands and choirs (I played flute and piano), church youth group, the school newspaper, and a quiz-bowl type team. I was pretty disastrous as an athlete, although I did run track one year in high school. After graduating from Miami University (of Ohio), I worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis; and a part-time community college instructor and freelance writer in Danville, Illinois, before my first book was published. I've moved around a lot as an adult, having also lived in Luxembourg (during a college semester abroad) and in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Several years ago, I moved back to Ohio with my husband and kids; we now live in Columbus, Ohio. My husband trains investigative journalists, and my kids are in high school, so there's always a lot going on around our house.

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Britney Bartz

Fairly realistic

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022

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Amazing how so much detail and ideas are packed into this book.

Glad I reread this book. It shows how fragile the aftermath of a movement can be. How easy it is to scapegoat a group and how easy it is for much of the old guard to remain. Yet, it can be understood by someone that's rather young. Worth a reread every so often.

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It Began and Ended with Luke!

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2011

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Luke is a third child illegal by the Population Police. In this final book in the series, the author writes about how Luke abandoned the Population Police and his life on the run until change is made for the people in his country.

Well, there are some slow moments in the book about Luke's life on the run among the others. This book ends abruptly without really clarifying the ending or what's to become of major characters throughout the seven book series. What changes have finally occurred in allowing third children to live legally?

The series is original in that concept. The whole series reminded me of George Orwell's novel, 1984, where the people were controlled by the government in all aspects of their lives. In this series, it's more believable. While it ended as it should, I think it could have been better in the final pages. I feel like it ended on a wimper than a bang. Maybe an epilogue about a year after the political uprising would have helped to see where the characters like Luke would be and hope for the better.

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Cristy G

And so it ends..

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011

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With AMONG THE FREE (Shadow Children #7) we come to the end of this beautifully crafted story of strife, the danger of an all too powerful government, hate, genocide, the importance of equality, love, inner strength, faith and the power of the human soul. Haddix clearly has a gift for emotionally charged story telling.

Although this last installment is a bit slower than the rest it's still a very strong read and definitely ends with a big bag. Captivating as the story comes full circle, returning the focus once again to Luke, who is clearly not the same boy who we were first introduced to.

The Shadow Children series is a touching and exciting ride from AMONG THE HIDDEN (Shadow Children #1) to the long awaited conclusion in AMONG THE FREE (Shadow Children #7). Haddix has undeniably created an inspiring story where humanity and basic common decency is put to the test.

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Kira Sokoloff

Nice story

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014

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This is a good book. Though others may disagree I give this book a four star rating. I have rated it four stars because of several reasons. First of all, the book is very interesting. When got a sample I felt very connected to it. I could not help clicking the purchase button. Also this story made me relieved that the main character and his other third child friends were finally free. Another good thing about this book is that Luke finally gets his courage up to stand up for what is right. This book would have been rated five stars if it would stop talking about poor Jen Talbot that died for freedom. Its ending could have been better too. It didn't talk about what happened to the characters enough. This book may have a few cons but it still is nice to read once in a while.

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013

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This book answered a lot of questions left hanging throughout the series. She did a wonderful job of bringing Luke out of his shell and making him a hero to the third children once again. With the help of his friends, this exciting book brings all the details of this world together to give a clear picture of this insane world that is based on ridiculous rules and regulations of the government who is definately not "for the people" regardless of how they choose to represent themselves. Great read, even better series. Haddix is AMAZING! Perfect for young readers and old readers alike to think of where they stand in their own society, and helps them determine what they do or do not believe in in their own hearts.

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Cool series

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014

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I'm an 8th grade teacher and this series is popular in my classroom. I had to buy this book because the one I got with the set was stolen/borrowed and not returned. I guess when reluctant readers steal a book, it is a good sign. Plus, this series has a good message about how freedom isn't a RIGHT, it is a privilege that we must be willing to fight for. Teenagers today have such a sense of entitlement, I like to see them read about what can happen if we don't keep our government in check by being educated voters and standing up for what is right.

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The Shadow Children Series

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017

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I love all the Shadow Children book, and highly recommend them to anybody who hasn't read them Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of my favorite writers. What I love about the Shadow Children Series is that reading the stories takes you to a possible world of today. Another thing I love about the books is that one of the daycare kids is who hipped me to it. A series for young teens but adults will find the Shadow Children Series a very very good read. I hope someone gets with Margaret Peterson Haddix and turns this series into a script. I think it would be a brillant movie and look for it to happen soon.

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This is a good condition hardback book that holds up to the abuse ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018

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I buy books for my classroom. This is a good condition hardback book that holds up to the abuse of being toted around in a backpack. Series books are a bonus as it creates interest to keep reading beyond the first book. The more kids read the more they acquire new vocabulary.

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Magdalena

Ok

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2021

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Everything is as expected

Franziska Löll

finales Buch

Reviewed in Germany on June 25, 2015

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Ein Ende wie man es nicht fassen kann. Ich hatte Jahre nach den Nachfolgebüchern gesucht und hatte mich sehr gefreut, sie endlich zu finden und zu lesen. Pures Suchtpotenzial

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Not a great ending for a great series

Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2008

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This book is the sixth and last in the Shadow Children series.
Luke Garner is a shadow child, the third child in a family. In a world who's supplies are stretched to the limit, the government sets a law that families are only allowed to have two children, any third children discovered by the population police will be taken and or killed. Luke has been fighting a battle to over throw the population police from the inside out with the help of his friends, Nina, and Trey.
Will the shadow children be freed, or shot down like so many others before?
I'm sorry to say this final book did not impress me. Not like I wanted it to.
Ok book.

Mrs. Wendy Adam

good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2012

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this was easy to find, was what i was looking for, was good quality with no hassels what so ever

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