The Unwanteds
Books | Juvenile Fiction / General
4.3
(3.2K)
Lisa McMann
A riveting middlegrade dystopian novel from New York Times bestselling Wake author Lisa McMann that Kirkus Reviews calls “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”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.
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Author
Lisa McMann
Pages
390
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2012-07-10
ISBN
1442407697 9781442407695
Ratings
Google: 3.5
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"I absolutely loved the first half but everyone made such terrible decisions in the second half, and finding out what was going to happen in the next 6 books confirmed that the plot had no chance of improving"
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Olivia
"i really liked the big battle and when everyone lost their powers"
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Jaime Barajas
"I loved this book!! I love the mystery the big plot twists, the friendships that are growing and everything!!! Of If i could give it 6 stars i would!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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Ayvah John
"I loved this idea. I loved the world building. It’s super cool but there more I read the more I got bored"
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Carrot
"I love this first book. The series dragged on too long but the first book is great. "
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Kay
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