Shadow Children Books in Order
novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Margaret Peterson Haddix
In a society permitting only two children per family on penalty of death, third children hide or live under false identities. Nina Idi was arrested…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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2002 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
Among the Betrayed is a 2002 novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix, about a time in which drastic measures have been taken to quell overpopulation.…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
In a future where the law limits families to two children, third-born Luke has lived in hiding for twelve years. He finally leaves his sheltered life…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
In this 2006 novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix, thirteen-year-old Luke Garner unwittingly sets off a rebellion that sweeps the country and ousts the…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
Twelve-year-old Luke Garner lives as a shadow child in a future where strict measures have been taken to control overpopulation. He feels invisible…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. When Trey learns Luke has been taken…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
This book is part of the Shadow Children sequel series. A group of shadow children decide to work with the population police to save as many shadow…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Margaret Peterson Haddix
In a future world marked by false identities, government deception, and constant danger, Luke is drawn to the younger brother of the boy whose name…
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Buy on AmazonAmong the Imposters (Shadow Children #2)
Year unknown · Margaret Peterson Haddix
Luke Garner is terrified as, out of hiding for the first time, he fears his classmates will discover he is a third child passing as the recently…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Shadow Children books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Amongst the Betrayed”. Start with “Amongst the Betrayed.”
How many books are in the Shadow Children series?
We list 9 books by Margaret Peterson Haddix , published between 1998–2006.
Where can I buy the Shadow Children books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.