Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Luke lives with his parents, and older brothers Mark and Matthew on a farm...somewhere, some time in the future. It's a future where the Population Police enforce the law--a law limiting a family to only two children, and Luke is forced to live in fear and isolation, until one day when he sees a face in a neighbor's window. His world will be forever changed.
This riveting novel will spark much discussion and debate--from comparison to China's One Child rule, to our world's struggle with water and food scarcity, problems with hunger, and evaluation of totalitarian government.
The first in a series that will likely leave readers wanting to know more, Among the Hidden has been awarded recognition on many state and "Top 10" lists for young adult readers.
This riveting novel will spark much discussion and debate--from comparison to China's One Child rule, to our world's struggle with water and food scarcity, problems with hunger, and evaluation of totalitarian government.
The first in a series that will likely leave readers wanting to know more, Among the Hidden has been awarded recognition on many state and "Top 10" lists for young adult readers.
Author Insights |
Discussion Guides |
What incident inspired the author to write this novel? What happened when she met a current-day "shadow child" face-to-face? Visit the author's page to find out.
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Discussion questions, important quotations, and extension activities for teachers. Encompasses the full Shadow Children series, covering themes in social studies and science.
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China's One Child Policy
Watch the above video to hear once child's story--an "invisible" second child in China, who legally "does not exist."
"China's One Child Policy." YouTube. The National, Canadian Broadcasting Company, 6 Mar. 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2015. |
Current News: January 2015
click to read the articles, below About one million Chinese couples ask to have second child after easing of one-child policy |
Finished the book?Take the quiz as a class
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Overpopulation: A real concern?Love to check stats and crunch numbers? Visit the United Nations Website
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