Among the Free

Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Summary: As final volume of the Shadow Children, Book 7 wraps up with Luke inadvertently setting off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the Government. The people are finally free, but who is really leading them? Are they any better off?

Recommendation: Of course - it's the seventh and final volume of a super fast read (I finished all 7 in 2 days). It ends up satisfying the happy ending longing, but without making everything happily ever after. But the author should have written 3 volumes total, and combined a few books. The publisher made a killing off of these.

Hearts: 5
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Summary: The world has become overpopulated and laws have been set that a family may have no more than two children. Luke, a third child, comes out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. He sets off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the government. However, the question remains if the people are finally free or is it a hoax.

Recommendation: I would recommend this book. I had a fourth grade student who was interested in this book, therefore, I decided to read to see why this student was so interested. The plot is very engaging and keeps your curiosity going.

Hearts: 3

July 8, 2008 11:44 AM
Anonymous said...

Title: Among the Free

Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Summary: Luke, who is disguised as a police officer is asked to do a special mission to help restore order to the country. He is then ordered to do something I will not do. Can he survive his most dangerous situation yet, and
still fight for his freedom.

Recommendation: This book is excellent from beginning to end. Just when you think one thing is happening, another twist from previous books comes back to haunt you. I recommend this book.

Hearts: 5

July 9, 2008 4:59 PM

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