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Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Dive into the magical world of "Unwanteds" by Lisa McMann, where fantasy and adventure intertwine with themes of family and friendship. Published by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing in 2012, this trade paperback is a captivating addition to any young reader's collection. With 416 pages of enthralling juvenile fiction, the story follows the intriguing series "The Unwanteds," promising an unforgettable journey. The author's vivid storytelling is complemented by engaging illustrations, enhancing the reader's immersion in the action-packed narrative. Whether you're a sibling or just a friend of a book lover, this tale is sure to become a treasured part of your reading repertoire.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ISBN-101442407697
ISBN-139781442407695
eBay Product ID (ePID)112682799
Product Key Features
Book TitleUnwanteds
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicFantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Family / Siblings, Social Themes / Friendship
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLisa Mcmann
Book SeriesThe Unwanteds Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2010-043836
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Imagination runs wild in this creative adventure." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Mull, The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter in this middle-grade departure from McMann's string of paranormal mysteries with romance for young adults. On the day of Purge in totalitarian Quill, which is run by the High Priest Justine, 13-year-olds learn if they are deemed Wanted to attend the university, Necessary to tend the land or Unwanted and purged by execution. Without a good-bye from his Wanted identical brother Aaron, Alex Stowe and the other Unwanteds travel to the Death Farm. Instead of death, they meet the lush and magical world of ArtimÈ, kept secret from Justine by mage Marcus Today. In a third-person narration characterized by even pacing and whimsical inventions, Alex and his peers learn that their creativity threatened Justine's power. Surrounded by talking blackboards, transporting tubes and such fantastical creatures as an octagator (with the head of an alligator and body of an octopus) for instructors, the teens hone their drawing, music and acting skills while also wielding paintbrushes for invisibility spells and iambic pentameter to stun attackers during Magical Warrior Training, in preparation for battle against the Quillitary. As the youths explore fear, responsibility and free thinking, their spells may be used sooner than they think when Alex's twin bond is tested and rivals vie for Aaron's new position in Justine's government. Blending elements from two popular genres, this is sure to be a double hit. - KIRKUS, April 15, 2011, "Reading Lisa McMann's THE UNWANTEDS was like discovering a brilliant, lost children's classic-except it's never going to be lost, because readers will never, ever forget the magic they'll experience in its pages." --James A. Owen, author and Illustrator of HERE, THERE BE DRAGONS
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromThird Grade
Series Volume Number1
Dewey DecimalFic
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisA 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.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.M478757Unw 2011
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- Jan 02, 2020
The Unwanted Book series
I want this gift for my grandson for Christmas. He has not put The books down since receiving them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 13, 2019
Good addition to teen library
The kids loved the whole set! Great present for young teens.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
