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Among the Free centers on thirteen‑year‑old Luke Garner, whose unintended act of defiance ignites a rebellion that overthrows the Population Police. As the new government rises, Luke discovers its corrupt nature and realizes that his unique abilities may hold the secret to genuine liberty for his society. The novel explores themes of freedom, population control, and the pursuit of individuality within a dystopian world.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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