Among the Betrayed (Shadow Children, #3)
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Among the Betrayed by Margaret Peterson Haddix holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 20K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 160 pages.
About Among the Betrayed
"Everything that had happened to Nina was real. She had real handcuffs on her wrists, real scars on her back, real fear flooding her mind. "'They're going to kill me,' Nina whispered, and it was almost a relief to finally, finally give up hope." In a society that allows no more than two children per family under penalty of death, third children are forced into hiding, or to live with false identity papers. In Among the Impostors, Nina Idi was arrested for treason for supposedly trying to trick the Population Police into arresting other students she said were illegal third children. Now she faces torture or death -- unless she agrees to betray three other imprisoned third children. Her dilemma intensifies when she meets the prisoners -- who are only ten, nine, and six. As she did so brilliantly in the Publishers Weekly best-selling Among the Hidden and in Among the Impostors, Margaret Peterson Haddix once again brings readers to a world in which nothing is as it seems -- a world in which an imprisonment leads to an adventure of mind, body, and spirit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Margaret Peterson Haddix |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,964 |
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What genre is Among the Betrayed?
Among the Betrayed is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Among the Betrayed worth reading?
Based on 20K reader ratings, Among the Betrayed has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Among the Betrayed?
Among the Betrayed has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Among the Betrayed?
Among the Betrayed was written by Margaret Peterson Haddix. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Among the Betrayed?
The ISBN-13 for Among the Betrayed is 9780689839050.0.
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