The Unwanteds was an amazing fantasy book. The book had a lot of action and mystery which made me interested in this book. An example of the action was when Artime and Quill went to war and a piece of mystery was when Alex went to get Aaron but it said the door opened when Alex left telling who was it going through the door. Every day when I read this book, it became interesting even more every time. I always wait to read the book so badly. I think the Unwanteds was the best book I've ever read out of my whole life. The Unwanteds was like a different version of Harry Potter. I recommend this book 5 stars.
The Unwanteds
By Lisa McMann
Book 1 of 7 in the
The Unwanteds Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 7 | n/a | 5.7 | 68014 |
Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths
Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret--behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead a place called Artime.
In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it's a wondrous transformation.
But it's a rare, unique occurence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron's bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle.
Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret--behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead a place called Artime.
In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it's a wondrous transformation.
But it's a rare, unique occurence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron's bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle.
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN-13: 9781442407688
ISBN-10: 1442407689
Published on 8/30/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
Book Reviews (195)
This book was recomended to me by a friend and i loved it. It is about a boy named alex in a distopen socity. It has an amazing plot twist and is amazing! READ IT!
A group of young teens are taken to the world of Artime after execution in Quill. Artime is a magical world of animal statues, cool hangout rooms, and lots of magical creativity. My favorite parts were when one of the girls sees her long-lost brother and the school lessons.
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GREAT SERIES. From 1-7 I was clenching my desk and holding on, hoping to find out what would happen next. Fans of this book? Make sure to check out Lisa’s new book Going Wild. I recommend it.
I love unwanteds 1+2
I love it so far! A story of two lands, one of harsh judgement where only the "strong survive" and a land of art and peace! Definitely suggest it to fantasy lovers.
I love the book, and love the books 1-7 and the new series dragon captives #1!
I love the UNWANTEDS it’s awesome! I read books 1-7 and the new series dragon captives #1
This book starts out at a slightly disturbing but captivating way, but it is still a great book. The plot is a classic dystopian story line, where people are separated into groups and then some are killed while others are saved. This book though has it's own feature that make it unique to others. I think it was a great read.
it is five stars!!!!!!
Knowing the author's name, I suspect a very satisfying tale brewing inside this book. The title gives away the fact that it will tell of a very action packed and mysterious world that I have not yet discovered or stumbled upon until now.