| Luke is an illegal third child in a futuristic society, where families are limited to having two children. His parents must hide him in the house so the population police will not find him. Luke has always lived a quiet and lonely life. He wishes he could play outside again like he used to before the government cut down the woods behind their house. He hates that he can't go to school or any place for that matter.
The woods that were cut down behind the family's farm are developed into a neighborhood. After studying his new neighbor's house for a while he discovers that there is a third child living there too. He eventually gets the guts to go over and met her. They become really good friends and Jen soon informs him of all about other shadow children; who also have to hide from the population police. Jen tells him about a big rally that she's organizing to support the hidden children. Luke does not know if it is such a good idea. He worries that it will not work and they will get shot for nothing. He must decide if he has the nerves to go with Jen and fight for his freedom and the freedom of all the other third children. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Who's a slave/repressed? - kiddies are repressed Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - a kid Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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