This is one of my favorite books. In a town called Quill, creativity is outlawed. At age 13, anybody who is follows the rules, and the head person likes, becomes a wanted. A farmer, or a grave digger would become a necessary. Anybody who is creative, or no longer is a use to the head, becomes an unwanted, where the boil you in the Great Lake Of Boiling Oil. When twin brothers are separated (Aron a wanted, Alex an unwanted) Alex figures out that in stead of dying, he learns magic in a land called Artime. Who sold Alex out?
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 is one of my favorites because when twin brothers Alex and Aaron Stowe get separated. while one is a wanted and is sent to the university of wanteds. while Alex is an unwanted and is sentenced to death. But something strange happens when they get to the death farm.
I LOVED this book by Lisa McMann. This fantasy story is about twins named Alex and Aaron. They live in a land where creativity is band. At age 13 , you get categorized as an unwanted, a necessary or a wanted. If you are an unwanted, you go to a place where you are supposed to be disposed of. Instead, they are brought to a place called Artime. If you enjoy this book, you should read the sequel. It is The Unwanteds and the Island of Silence.
I just finished the Unwanteds. It was so good. I definatly recomend this book for whoever likes action books .
In The Unwanteds twin brothers Alex and Aaron or sorted into wanteds and unwanteds. Alex is an unwanted while his brother is a wanted. The unwanteds are killed!
This book is amazing! I love it because of all the magic. It's about two boys Alex Stowe and Aaron Stowe.(They are twin brothers.) One of them is a wanted the other is an unwanted.Alex (the unwanted is about to die when he is brought to Artime. The book is about Alex's life as an unwanted and Aaron's life as a wanted.
i can not wait to start the book the unwanteds !right until i finishthe lightening theif i will start it!
I just started reading the unwanteds and I can tell I haven't really gotten into it...but I still like it so far.
this is the best book ever I met the Author
So far this book is so interesting and, wants to make you read the whole book. The book is probably a mix of Harry Potter and the Hunger Games so, if you liked Harry Potter or the Hunger Games you should definitely read this book.