Among the Imposters by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Reviewed by BridgetRatings
Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content
LANGUAGE
VIOLENCE
SEXUAL CONTENT
ADULT THEMES
Shadow Children Series – Book Two
Ratings Explanation
Violence: Luke Garner is bullied and subjected to emotional and physical hazing as the new student at a boarding school. Luke hits Jason, the bully, with a textbook. As a reult, Jason falls down the stairs and is injured.
Adult Content: Lack of food for the population of the country is an underlying theme throughout this series. The existence of third-born children have been blamed for the people’s hunger. Luke Garner has a very difficult time trying to “blend in” and make friends. He desperately wants a friend. Luke ultimately befriends an undercover Population Police Informant, Jason, who is looking to expose illegal third children. Luke confronts Jason and a fight ensues. Jason sustains a head injury. If Luke were discovered by the Population Police, he would be killed for being a third child.
Synopsis
Luke Garner is out of hiding for the first time in his life. He has spent the first twelve years of his life in hiding. Luke is an illegal third child in a society where two children per family are allowed. If his secret were to be revealed, he would instantly be killed. Through an underground movement, he has assumed the name of a recently deceased boy, Lee Grant. Luke is now attending Hendricks School for Boys. He is terrified that his secret will be discovered. He is subjected to his classmates brutal hazing. His instructors are oblivious.
Luke is desperate to blend in. He unknowingly comes across an unlocked door to the outside. Luke will have to find the courage to go outside and find out what really takes place at the Hendricks School.
Luke learns to function in society. He is tested socially and academically as he learns to blend in. He finds that he is a very courageous person. This is an enjoyable story of personal success as Luke learns to overcome the many challenges he faces daily. Ultimately, his character is a catalyst for change throughout society.
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