Among the Brave (Shadow Children)
Readers rate it 4.1 (36 on Hardcover)
240 pages · Released Aug 30, 2005 · Aladdin
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Among the Brave is the third book in the Shadow Children series set in a dystopian world where only two children per family are legally allowed. The story centers on a rescue mission with moderate tension and low-level peril rather than graphic violence. Themes of courage, sacrifice, and standing up against oppression are central, making it appropriate for upper-middle-grade readers who enjoy thoughtful science fiction.
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Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. Now Trey finds out Luke has been taken prisoner at Population Police headquarters. Trey is terrified, but he knows that if he doesn't rescue his friend, no one will. At police headquarters, Trey impersona... Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. Now Trey finds out Luke has been taken prisoner at Population Police headquarters. Trey is terrified, but he knows that if he doesn't rescue his friend, no one will. At police headquarters, Trey impersonates an officer to try getting to Luke. But just when it looks like he's close, Trey suddenly finds himself in danger of exposing not just himself, but all shadow children.
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- Science fiction
- Dystopian
- Large type books
- Children's fiction
- Adventure and adventurers, fiction
- Social control
- Juvenile fiction
- Fiction
- Self-preservation
- Survival
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9780689857959 · Aladdin