156 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439468343
Format: Hardcover
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 1,702 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
adventurous 55%
mysterious 51%
emotional 37%
challenging 29%
hopeful 25%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
GriefMinor
Child death, Death, Torture156 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439468343
Format: Hardcover
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 1,702 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
adventurous 55%
mysterious 51%
emotional 37%
challenging 29%
hopeful 25%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
GriefMinor
Child death, Death, Torture