Among the Betrayed by Margaret Peterson Haddix

156 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult mysterious fast-paced

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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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,702 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
tense 62%
adventurous 55%
mysterious 51%
emotional 37%
challenging 29%
hopeful 25%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.83

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