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160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613236188
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
Government regulations limit families to two children each, so Luke, an illegal third-born, must live his life in secret, hidden in his family's farmhouse. When a new housing development is built on land bordering his backyard, Luke discovers Jen,...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,661 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Self harm, Police brutality, Pregnancy160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613236188
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
Government regulations limit families to two children each, so Luke, an illegal third-born, must live his life in secret, hidden in his family's farmhouse. When a new housing development is built on land bordering his backyard, Luke discovers Jen,...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,661 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Self harm, Police brutality, Pregnancy