The Unwanteds: The Unwanteds / Island of Silence / Island of Fire - Softcover

McMann, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481421883 ISBN 13: 9781481421881

Publisher: Aladdin, 2014

Synopsis

Experience the magic of Artime and the chills of Quill with the first three fantastical books in the "New York Times "bestselling Unwanteds series, available in one paperback boxed set. "Kirkus Reviews "describes The Unwanteds as "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter," and now you can find out why with this paperback boxed set of the first three books in the thrilling series. In "The Unwanteds," when Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Necessaries keep the farms running. Unwanteds are set for elimination. But after being separated from his twin, Aaron, who is a Wanted, the Unwanted Alex discovers the magical haven of Artime--and an astonishing secret that could alienate him from his brother forever. In "Island of Silence," life has changed for everyone, and Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries have new freedoms. But back in Quill, Aaron, horrified by his loss of status, starts plotting his revenge. And in "Island of Fire," the Unwanteds have no food or water and are worried about the imminent battle against Aaron and his armies in Quill. Can they restore Artime to its magical glory?

About this title

Review:

"Imagination runs wild in this creative adventure."

--#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Brandon Mull

"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

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 Artime, 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

About the Author:

Lisa McMann lives in Sacramento, California. 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).

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1481421883
• ISBN 13: 9781481421881
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1328