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153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756905538
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
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. Then he joins Jen, another shadow child, for a chance to come out into the light.
Community Reviews Summary of 8,588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 39%
emotional 37%
mysterious 35%
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: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | 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: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Gun violence, Police brutalityMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756905538
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
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. Then he joins Jen, another shadow child, for a chance to come out into the light.
Community Reviews Summary of 8,588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 39%
emotional 37%
mysterious 35%
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: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | 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: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Gun violence, Police brutalityMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail