Schattenkinder

German, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Bettina Münch, 2002
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All driveways were empty. Nothing moved. But then Luke noticed something out of the corner of his eye behind one of the windows. A face. A child's face. In a house where there were already two boys. Luke is a shadow child, the third son of his parents in a society that only allows two children per family. The penalties for violating the population law are draconian: if Luke were discovered, he would face death. Thus, he is forced to hide. When the forest around his family's house must give way to a housing development, he is no longer allowed outside in the light. He spends his days alone in a dark attic room—until he spots the face of a girl in the window of the house across the street; and this, despite the fact that this family already has two boys. The encounter with Jen, who is also a shadow child, opens up a whole new world for Luke. Through the internet, Jen has connected with other third children and is planning a protest rally to demand that third children finally be granted the right to exist. Luke is impressed by Jen's determination and zest for life. For the first time in his life, he experiences what friendship is and begins to have hope for the future. But can a 12-year-old stand up to a totalitarian regime? Does such a revolt have even the slightest chance of success? Jen pressures Luke to participate in the risky action. However, he has been raised very differently than Jen; he lacks her self-confidence and cannot overcome his fears. But when Jen does not return from the demonstration, Luke makes a fateful decision...

Key specifications

Book type
Children's book
Language
German
Minimum age
12 years
Author
Bettina MünchMargaret Peterson Haddix
Number of pages
176
Book cover
Paperback
Year
2002
Item number
2397696

General information

Publisher
DTV
Category
Children's books
Release date
1.8.2002
Sales rank in Category Children's books
3108 of 96677

Book properties

Book type
Children's book
Language
German
Author
Bettina MünchMargaret Peterson Haddix
Year
2002
Number of pages
176
Edition
29.28
Book cover
Paperback
Minimum age
12 years
Weight
170 g

Target group

Minimum age
12 years

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Height
190 mm
Width
130 mm

30-day right of return if unopened
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Children's books» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Diogenes
    0 %
  • 1.Dressler Cecilie
    0 %
  • 1.DTV
    0 %
  • 1.Edel
    0 %
  • 1.Edition Bücherbär
    0 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • DTV
    Not enough data
  • 1.123 Soleil
    0 days
  • 1.Ars Edition
    0 days
  • 1.Auzou France
    0 days
  • 1.Carlsen
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Children's books» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 85.CBJ
    0.8 %
  • 85.Diogenes
    0.8 %
  • 85.DTV
    0.8 %
  • 85.Egmont V
    0.8 %
  • 85.Frech
    0.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus