The Unwanteds: Volume 1
Aug 2011 · The Unwanteds Book 1 · Simon and Schuster
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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.
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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4.6
260 reviews
Eleanor Bostick
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May 5, 2018
I loved this book so much! I've read all of them now, and they're among my favorite books ever! And that's saying something. At first it was a little depressing, and I wasn't sure I would like it, but then SNAP! the whole thing changed, Alex's whole life basically exploded and everything changed. The book is very well written, and makes impossible things seem strangely realistic. The characters grow very well developed over the course of the series. Prepare to get very emotionally invested in these books.
7 people found this review helpful
Naomi Kerschen
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March 12, 2016
I loved this book so much. This is one of the books that once you start reading it you can't stop. One time I was reading it at night and stayed to till midnight reading and forced my self to go to sleep. I would recommend this book to anyone to likes magic. I also love how everyone got along and even if some didn't they ended up not who they were meant to be (like the Will Blair character)
8 people found this review helpful
Shealynn Davis (Shea)
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March 4, 2017
SO GOOD! Waiting for book seven and the wait is killing me. I finished the first six books in like a week they were so good. My fave is probably Island of Graves. Another good book series is Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.
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About the author
Lisa McMann lives in Arizona. She is married to fellow writer and musician, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children. Her son is an artist named Kilian McMann and her daughter is an actor, Kennedy McMann. Lisa is the New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for young adults and children. So far she has written in genres including paranormal, realistic, dystopian, and fantasy. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults. Check out Lisa's website at LisaMcMann.com, learn more about The Unwanteds Series at UnwantedsSeries.com, and be sure to say hi on Instagram or Twitter (@Lisa_McMann), or Facebook (Facebook.com/McMannFan).
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