Shadow Children books in order A series by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix has 7 books (5 novels and 2 shorter works), from Among the Hidden (1998) to Among the Free (Apr 2006). Read it in order, starting with Among the Hidden.
Reading order: 1 Among the Hidden (1998) · 2 Among the Impostors (2001) · 3 Among The Betrayed (2002) · 4 Among the Barons (2003) · 5 Among the Brave (2004) · 6 Among the Enemy (2005) · 7 Among the Free (2006)
Updated September 2026
All 7 Shadow Children books in order
- 1.
Among the Hidden (1998)
- 2.
Among the Impostors (May 2001)
- 3.
Among The Betrayed (Jun 2002)
- 4.
Among the Barons (2003)
- 5.
Among the Brave (Apr 2004)
- 6.
Among the Enemy (2005)
- 7.
Among the Free (Apr 2006)
Shadow Children FAQ
- How many Shadow Children books are there?
- There are 7 Shadow Children books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Shadow Children books in?
- In publication order, starting with Among the Hidden (1998): 1 Among the Hidden (1998) · 2 Among the Impostors (2001) · 3 Among The Betrayed (2002) · 4 Among the Barons (2003) · 5 Among the Brave (2004) · 6 Among the Enemy (2005) · … all 7 below.
- What is the first Shadow Children book?
- Among the Hidden (1998).
- What is the latest Shadow Children book?
- Among the Free (Apr 2006).
- Is the Shadow Children series finished?
- There have been no new Shadow Children books since 2006.
- Did Margaret Peterson Haddix write other series?
- Yes: The Palace Chronicles, The Missing, The Greystone Secrets and Mysteries of Trash and Treasure.
More series by Margaret Peterson Haddix
All Margaret Peterson Haddix booksThe Palace Chronicles
3 books
The Missing
8 books
The Greystone Secrets
3 books
Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
3 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.