The Unwanteds is an awesome book and so are the rest of the books in the series. Its has magic and fantasy and I enjoyed it. A boy named Alex and his twin brother Aaron live on an island. The leader does this categorizing where at the age 13 your put into a specific group. The Wanteds , the Necceseries, and the Unwanteds. The Unwanteds are 13 year olds that have been seen being creative. So they are sent to death, but they aren't really sent to death but to another side of the island where they could be as creative as they want. Its a great book and I cant wait for the next series.
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: 9781442407695
ISBN-10: 1442407697
Published on 7/10/2012
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 416
Book Reviews (194)
When I read this book I thought that they could not kill the main character , especially if it was a series, so I thought that maybe they would make a way for them to survive.
The Unwanteds is an interesting book just because the plot is very creative. It was really engaging and never bores you because of the action.
I really liked this book it was amazing. But when i heard that when 13 year old's are unwanted they are sent to death and that was really sad
This book was great.I loved the creativity and the imagination that goes into this book. It is basically about to boys who one has great artistic abilities while the other is strong and intelligent.Alex the artistic one goes to the unwanteds.While Aaron goes to the wanted.I recommend.
i didnt like this book. i couldnt get into the story and seemed to just take forever. the creatures in this book seemed like they couldnt be real and it was boring
This book is fantasy and adventure. It was a very engaging and interesting book. My favorite part of the book was the beginning when they got sorted into the unwanteds,wanteds, and the necessaries.
This book is a fantasy book filled with adventure. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. This book is about a teenage boy named Alex Stowe. He has a twin brother who is evil. When Alex is sent to his death, he is actually met with surprise. Beyond the pot of boiling water is a magical land named Artime. This book is awesome and I totally recommend reading the whole series.
This book is a 3 star because it is kind of like the fablehaven book i read a while ago:it was boring and exciti ng at the end and i totally get it because both of the series are by brandon mull
Accidentally deleted my review, so here it is. (I have all my reviews backed up in a google folder). *May include spoilers!* "The Unwanteds" by Lisa McMann is a fantasy book. It takes place in the land of Quill. Every year, thirteen-year olds are sorted into three groups. The necessaries are those who the land of Quill rely on. The Wanteds are strong, intelligent teens who go to university. The Unwanteds are those who are creative and have infractions and are sent to be eliminated at the death farm. In the land of Quill, no one is allowed to express their feelings and are not allowed to be artistic. Those how are get infractions and are considered Unwanted. A pair of twins, Alex and Aaron Stowe, are separated at the Purge; the ceremony where the teens are separated. Alex Stowe is sent to the death farm with the other Unwanteds but once they reach the farm, they are met with a pleasant surprise. Mr. Today, the "farmer", tell them that they are in Artimé; a hidden world with magic, where creativity is a gift and also a weapon. Alex is faced with new problems like expressing his feelings, revealing hidden secrets, and fighting against enemies. Aaron is also faced with problems since he was separated from his brother and believed his brother had been eliminated. Aaron's mind is corrupted by the High Priest Justine, the leader of Quill, and he is forced to fight against his brother in the great war between Quill and Artimé. The characters in this novel were relatable and credible. I found myself relating to my favourite character, Alex. He's my favourite because he fought for what he believed in and expressed himself. He changed quite a bit throughout the novel becoming more strong independently and was more brave to say what he felt. He is also very talented and curious. His curiosity gets him into trouble but also helps him obtain new information of the history of Quill and Artimé. My personal favourite part of the book is when Alex draws a 3-D door that can travel to Quill, and he uses it to see his brother. This shows how much of a bond Alex has with his brother. Sadly when he visits Aaron, Aaron does not think Alex is actually there and tells Alex how he does not want to see him and told him to go away and never come back. This part was one of my favourites because it shows how much of an effect being declared a Wanted had on the teens and how it could truly tear families apart. I did not have a least favourite part. It was a very enjoyable book and I would not change a thing about it. I would recommend this book to those who loved the Harry Potter books and/or The Hunger Games trilogy. It is good for ages 12 to whatever age. All in all, it was a fantastic book and I can not wait to read the second one!