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Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Simon & Schuster Children's
"Among the Hidden" follows the futuristic story lines of "1984" and "Brave New World". Luke is the third child in a family with two other boys. This is breaking a decree limiting family size that is established by the government. He's successfully hidden in his parents' home without discovery for 12 years. But a stray glimpse through an air vent reveals his existence. Does this spell freedom from secrecy?
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Let's Talk:
Ideas to Explore Together
Before you read: Do you think that people should be able to have as many children as they wish to have?
After you read: Can you think of any benefits of limiting the size of a family? How would you have felt if you had to be hidden from the government?
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