Overpopulation In Margaret Peterson Haddix's Among The Free

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Among the Free is the Rebellion novel I read.The book is by Margaret Peterson Haddix, about a time in which drastic measures have been taken to conquer overpopulation. It is the seventh and final book in the Shadow Children series, and although it’s the only one I read, I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Luke Garner ( main character ) is a third-born in a restrictive society that allows only two children per family. Risking his life, he came out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. Now, in the final book of the series, Luke recklessly sets off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the government. The people are finally free. But who is in charge? And will this new freedom be everything they’d hoped?

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