Among the Hidden

Nice simple read. Read again to revisit books I read when younger.

Summary: In a dystopian future, the United States has passed a law restricting families from having more than 2 children. For that reason, Luke, the third child of the Garner family, has to remain hidden. He spends his days in his family home just watching the neighbors from his attic hideout until, one day, he thinks he sees the face of another child from the window in a nearby home. What he decides to do in response to his discovery will change his life forever.

An interesting dystopian middle grade book. It does bring up some disturbing ideas that may be a little difficult for young readers.

A good story.

I appreciate how Luke is developed in this book, and his relatability is a huge boon for the novel. The fact that one of the biggest events in the book is a failure is a choice that I liked, especially because children's books tend to have everything go well for the characters.

I love that I'm never disappointed when I pick up a Haddix book. :) Loved the story line in this one, and I can't wait to read through the rest of the series! A great read!