Among the Hidden

About “Among the Hidden”

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 and alone until he meets his bold new neighbor, Jen. Among the Hidden is a 1998 young adult novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix. It is the first book in the "Shadow Children" series. The story explores a world where children are hidden to reduce population, focusing on Luke's struggle and his growing friendship with Jen. The novel sets the stage for the series, which continues to examine themes of identity and resistance.