192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439569743
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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 1,465 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
dark 41%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439569743
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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 1,465 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
dark 41%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefMinor
Child death, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury