Among the Imposters: Shadow Children Book 2 by Margaret Haddix

Grade Level: 4-5 | AR Points: N/A

Among the Imposters

In the second book of this series, Luke, an illegal third child in a society that limits families to only two children, stayed hidden ever since he was born.  If the Population Police knew he existed, not only did he face certain death, but his family would also.  In the first book, Luke found out there were more shadow children in the world and there are people who believe the population laws should be changed.  After learning that his first and only friend, Jen, was killed by the Population Police during a rally of third children she organized, his life changes dramatically.  What happens when Luke, or, as his fake ID says, Lee Grant is taken to a boarding school for troubled boys by Jen’s father?

The book begins when Luke/Lee is taken to the school and Mr. Talbot, Jen’s father, hands him a note that he cannot read because he is never alone.  Luke/Lee has to figure out how to interact with others when he’s never been with anyone but his own family?  Why are the teachers acting strange?  Why is this one boy tormenting him?  Can he really blend in without betraying himself as a third child?  Is there anyone he can trust?  If he shares his secrets, will it cost him his life?

I read this book over a two-day span and the last few chapters kept my eyes rivited to the pages.  In fact, I stayed up late just to finish it and I can’t wait to start on the third book of the series.

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