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Luke Garner, an illegal third child, spent his first twelve years in hiding. For the past four months Luke has lived among others, using the identity of Lee Grant, at the Hendricks School for Boys. But just as things are finally starting to go right, Lee's little brother Smits arrives at the school and Luke finds himself caught in a tangle of lies that gets more complex with every passing day. Can Luke trust Smits to keep his secret? And can he trust Smits's menacing, fat bodyguard, Oscar who carries a sledge hammer?
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Thrilling secret-keeping in a tense, dystopian school.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories of suspense and identity, Among The Barons offers a gripping peek into a hidden world of a boy living under a false identity. The book captures the tension and complexity of keeping secrets, with characters that keep you guessing. It's a fast-paced read that explores themes of trust and deception in a compelling setting.
