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Set in a dystopian society that limits households to only two children, "Among the Impostors" follows Luke, a third‑born child who has been underground for a decade. When he joins a boarding school using a false identity, he must face the challenges of secrecy, friendship, and the looming threat of discovery. The novel explores themes of identity, fear, and the resilience required to survive in a controlled world.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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