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Among the Barons

Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Among the Barons

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003

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Margaret Peterson Haddix

Among the Barons

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix follows Luke, a shadow child, who assumes the identity of a deceased Baron’s son to avoid persecution. Accompanied by Smits, the deceased son’s brother, Luke navigates a dangerous world of secrets as the Grants, the elite family who took him in, plot to maintain their power while hiding their son’s rebel activities.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Challenging

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

24,367 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix captivates with its suspenseful plot and well-developed characters, engaging young readers and adults alike. Some critics praise its thought-provoking themes and the protagonist's growth. However, others find the pacing uneven and the narrative at times predictable. Overall, a commendable addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Among the Barons?

Readers who enjoy Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix are typically middle-grade to young adult fans of speculative fiction and thrillers. They would likely appreciate series such as Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Lois Lowry's The Giver, which similarly explore themes of identity, government control, and resistance.

4.4

24,367 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

710L

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