Among the Imposters

I enjoyed Among the Hidden so much I had to immediately read Among the Imposters! Luke has been given an opportunity to live a "normal" life which requires him to leave his family, assume the identify of recently deceased Lee Grant, and enroll in a private boys boarding school. He is advised to "blend in" but has a hard time adjusting to the strict, windowless, unfriendly life he has chosen. Will he keep his secret? Will someone discover it? How can he cope?

Among the Hidden

Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of my favorite science fiction writers. She always comes up with a unique science fiction story that doesn't seem all that far fetched. In Among the Hidden you will read about Luke and his challenges in future America. Food has become so limited that the government has required families to only have up to two children each. Having a third can result in arrest, imprisonment, or worse. The Population Police force third children to hide, preventing them from meeting other kids, going to school, and leading "normal" lives. Luke accepts this life until one day he notices a girl secretly peaking out a window across the way...

No Flying in the House

Annabel Tippens finds a new home with her pet Gloria. Gloria, though a dog, talks and takes care of Annabel. They move in with an old lady who is kind but not a lover of kids and animals. Things are great until Belinda the cat shows up and starts causing trouble. Little by little Belinda begins to fill Annabel in on her secret past, which leaves Annabel worrying about a huge choice she has to make.

Tales of Beetle the Bard

JK Rowling switches things up by writing five separate fairy tales in this book. These stories feature the same humor you expect from the author. Each offers a life lesson and closes with a reflection from Professor Dumbledore himself. For the Harry Potter lovers out there, the book is a fun departure and less lengthy read.