The Shadow Children

Today I finished the seventh book of an amazing series called The Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. These series are set in the future after the country has experienced a major drought and famine with thousands of people starving to death. The government decided to pass a law that limits parents to have only two children. Luke however, is unfortunate enough to have two older brothers, making him a third child. It is illegal for him to be alive- so he has to stay in hiding for his entire life. If anyone sees Luke, both him and his family can be shot to death on the spot. Luke's whole life he has been living in fear of being discovered- until he meets another third child that is determined to do something about it. Third children are referred to as 'shadow children' because they aren't supposed to exist. This series is about these children's struggle for freedom.

These books are not very long and are definitely page turners making them fast, fun reads. I honestly couldn't  put them down and when I finished one of them I rushed to buy the next one. My husband was definitely ready for the Barnes and Noble charges that went on my Nook to stop, but I couldn't NOT finish the series. The were just too good. Read them, you won't be disappointed!

The Shadow Children Series in Order:
1. Among the Hidden
2. Among the Imposters
3. Among the Betrayed
4. Among the Barons
5. Among the Brave
6. Among the Enemy
7. Among the Free