Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Among the Barons

Shadow Children #4

Margaret Peterson Haddix

182 pages • first pub 2003 (view editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Among the Barons is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, dystopian adventures with complex conspiracies and the tension of navigating hidden identities under oppressive regimes.

Description

 Luke Garner, an illegal third child, spent his first twelve years in hiding. For the past four months Luke has lived among others, using the identity of Lee Grant, at the Hendricks School for Boys. But just as things are finally starting to go ri...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 2,428 reviews

Moods

tense: 66%

adventurous: 64%

mysterious: 56%

dark: 43%

emotional: 35%

challenging: 27%

sad: 20%

hopeful: 16%

reflective: 16%

inspiring: 12%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

64% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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