160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689824753
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke, an illegal third child, has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm in this start to the Shadow Children series fro...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality
160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689824753
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke, an illegal third child, has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm in this start to the Shadow Children series fro...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality