Haddix Margaret Peterson Livres

SHADOW CHILDREN Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend. Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his family's farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside. Then, one day Luke sees a girl's face in the window of a house where he knows two other children already live. Finally, he's met a shadow child like himself. Jen is willing to risk everything to come out of the shadows - does Luke dare to become involved in her dangerous plan? Can he afford not to?

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.

The explosive finale to Scholastic's mega-selling series 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?

Colin's summer of solving mysteries takes a personal turn when he discovers a shoebox containing a key and a note from his estranged father. Driven by curiosity and the need for answers, Colin and his friend Nevaeh embark on a quest to uncover the truth about his father's identity and the reasons behind his parents' separation. Their investigation leads them through a series of intriguing locations and unexpected family secrets, intertwining their lives in ways they never anticipated.

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?