Margaret Peterson Haddix is a prolific author whose works often delve into complex ethical dilemmas and questions of identity, particularly for young adults. Through carefully constructed narratives, she explores the impact of choices and the consequences of hidden actions. Her writing is characterized by a keen insight into the human psyche and an ability to craft suspenseful plotlines that keep readers engaged.
A thrilling stand-alone adventure by Margaret Peterson Haddix, this book promises to captivate fans of suspense and adventure. With a gripping plot and engaging characters, it invites readers into a world filled with excitement and unexpected twists, reminiscent of her previous works like Cog and Bad Magic. Perfect for those seeking a fast-paced story that keeps them on the edge of their seats.
HIDE OR FIGHT?Matthias, an illegal third child, is caught in the cross fire between rebels and the Population Police. When he unwittingly saves a Population Police officer, Matthias is brought to Population Police headquarters to train as an officer himself. There he meets Nina, another third-born who enlists his help in a plot to undermine the Population Police. But Matthias is under constant scrutiny, and he has no idea whom he can trust. What can one boy do against a wicked bureaucracy?
In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them
Throughout the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan Cahill have uncovered history's greatest mysteries and their family's deadliest secrets, but are they ready to face the truth about the Cahills and the key to their unmatched power? After a whirlwind race that's taken them across five continents, Amy and Dan face the most the difficult challenge yet -- a task no Cahill dared to imagine. When faced with a choice that could change the future of the world, can two kids succeed where 500 years worth of famous ancestors failed?
In this installment of the Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series, Colin and Nevaeh dive into a 1930s mystery, uncovering secrets while navigating complex emotions related to death and dying. The story blends thrilling elements with poignant themes, showcasing the duo's journey as they confront the past and its impact on the present.
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 right, Lee's little brother Smits arrives at the school and Luke finds himself caught in a tangle of lies that gets more complex with every passing day. Can Luke trust Smits to keep his secret? And can he trust Smits's menacing, fat bodyguard, Oscar who carrys a sledge hammer?
Danger continues to loom over Luke now that he's out of hiding in the second book in bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix's Shadow Children series. Luke Garner is an illegal third child. All his life has been spent in hiding. Now, for the first time, Luke is living among others. He has assumed a deceased boy's identity and is attending Hendricks School for Boys, a windowless building with cruel classmates and oblivious teachers. Luke knows he has to blend in, but he lives in constant fear that his behavior will betray him. Then one day Luke discovers a door to the outside. He knows that beyond the walls of Hendricks lie the secrets he is desperate to uncover. What he doesn't know is whom he can trust -- and where the answers to his questions may lead him...
Colin and Nevaeh, children of competing junk-removal business owners, embark on a thrilling adventure as they explore attics and basements, revealing hidden treasures and mysteries. In "The Secret Letters," they discover vintage letters that unveil interconnected mysteries from the 1970s and '80s, shedding light on significant social issues like women's liberation and the ERA. As they delve into the past, they also uncover how these historical echoes resonate in their own lives, blending adventure with important themes of social awareness.
"In the dazzling conclusion to the Greystone Secrets series from New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the Greystones and their doubles, the Gustanos, must team up to save the alternate world--before both worlds are lost. All secrets are revealed in this page-turning, suspenseful story that shows the importance of teamwork, telling your story, and taking action when it matters most."-- Publisher marketing
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another "third" convinces him that the government is wrong.
