Among the Brave

Margaret Peterson Haddix

May 2010 · Shadow Children Book 5 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children -- illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family -- Trey's friends expect him to take charge -- a function he doesn't want or think he can do.

Trey's new role leads him to travel with Luke Garner's brother, Mark, to Population Police headquarters. There he impersonates an officer to try to rescue Luke, who has been taken prisoner. The nonstop adventure puts all three boys in danger and risks exposing the underground movement to help all shadow children.

In this, the fifth book in the Shadow Children series, Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the futuristic setting and compelling characters she created in Among the Hidden. With an adrenaline-fueled plot and surprising twists, Haddix has again crafted a story that is suspenseful until the last page.

Ratings and reviews

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I really enjoyed seeing the world through Trey's eyes. I'm excited to see what happens next.

I LOVE THESE BOOKS. I get these books @ my school from the library. And so far I have read "among the hidden" all the way up to "among the baron" so Fars it's goood. But read this book

I found myself turning pages endlessly without control until I got to the end.

About the author

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including the Children of Exile series, The Missing series, the Under Their Skin series, and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com.