Age rating and parents' guide:Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Ages 12–14
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is best for children aged 12–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Authoritarian danger.
In a strict society where families are forbidden from having more than two children, twelve-year-old Luke lives as a shadow child, hidden in an attic room. His isolated world shifts when he glimpses another hidden child in a neighbouring house. Reaching out puts his life on the line, forcing him to choose between total safety and the freedom to truly live. Tense and fast-paced, this dystopian story hooks young readers with its gripping moral dilemmas and intense atmosphere of secrecy.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Authoritarian danger
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Shadow Children series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Animals
Reading mood
- Suspenseful
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