Among the Brave
Among the Brave
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
2004
YA
10-14 years
750L
Super Short Summary
In Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Trey navigates a dystopian world under a fascist regime that forbids more than two children per family. He aims to find Luke, Lee, and other friends amid chaos following a government coup by the Population Police. Posing as a recruit, he infiltrates their base, freeing captured friends and discovering documents of shadow children, hoping to leverage this information to challenge the police state. The book involves state-sponsored atrocities.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Dark
Reviews & Readership
22,689 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix highlight the book's gripping plot and well-developed characters, enhancing the suspense and engagement for readers. While some found the pacing slow at times, most appreciated the strong narrative and themes of courage and resistance. Suitable for young adults and fans of dystopian fiction.
Who Should Read Among the Brave?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful, dystopian adventures like Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games or Lois Lowry's The Giver will be captivated by Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Ideal for ages 10 and up, this book appeals to those interested in themes of courage, resistance, and survival in a totalitarian society.
22,689 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Among the Brave is the fifth book in Margaret Peterson Haddix's acclaimed Shadow Children series, which explores a dystopian world where overpopulation has led to extreme governmental control over families.
The book shifts focus to the character Trey, who faces his fears in a world where third children are illegal, marking a significant character development from previous books in the series.
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Among the Brave was published in 2004 and continues the series' tradition of addressing complex themes like identity, courage, and resistance against oppressive regimes.
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256
Novel • Fiction
2004
YA
10-14 years
750L
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