Among the Enemy
Among the Enemy
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Unnamed Country • Future Dystopia
2005
YA
10-14 years
760L
Super Short Summary
In Among the Enemy, Matthias, a shadow child in a dystopian society where extra children are illegal, escapes a Population Police raid with friends Percy and Alia, though they are injured. He infiltrates the Population Police, mourning his friends who he believes are dead, and joins undercover shadow child Nina and double agent Mike to sabotage the police. They steal resources and reunite with surviving friends at a rebel safehouse.
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
20,486 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Among the Enemy by Margaret Peterson Haddix intrigues readers with its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, though some find the story predictable. Its exploration of themes like friendship and resistance resonates well, but there are criticisms about underdeveloped supporting characters. Overall, it's a compelling addition to the Shadow Children series.
Who Should Read Among the Enemy?
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, dystopian adventures akin to Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games or Lois Lowry's The Giver will appreciate Among the Enemy by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This book appeals to tweens and teens who relish suspenseful, thought-provoking narratives set within oppressive regimes.
20,486 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Unnamed Country • Future Dystopia
2005
YA
10-14 years
760L
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