The Unwanteds (Hardcover)
| Author: Lisa McMann |
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Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10: 1442407689
ISBN-13: 9781442407688
Sku: 219368262
Publish Date: 8/30/2011
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 8.5H x 5.75L x 1.25T
Pages:
390
Age Range:
12 to 16
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| From the bestselling author of the Wake trilogy. In a society that purges 13-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic. |
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This dystopian middle grade novel combines magical fantasy with a totalitarian government in a complex feat of world-building. In the repressive regime of Quill, people are categorized at the age of 13, and either go onto useful work as Wanted or Necessaries, or considered too creative and labeled Unwanted and sent to their deaths. Twins Alex and Aaron are separated, as Aaron becomes a Wanted and Alex is sent to the Death Farm as an Unwanted. However, when Alex arrives at what he thinks is the end, it's just the beginning. The Death Farm is actually an enchanted place called Artime, where magic and creativity are nourished. However, battle preparation is key due to the constant threat of discovery by the evil Quillitary. The twins' connection is greater than distance, and soon the boys find themselves in a tragic situation.
This dystopian middle grade novel combines magical fantasy with a totalitarian government in a complex feat of world-building. In the repressive regime of Quill, people are categorized at the age of 13, and either go onto useful work as Wanted or Necessaries, or considered too creative and labeled Unwanted and sent to their deaths. Twins Alex and Aaron are separated, as Aaron becomes a Wanted and Alex is sent to the Death Farm as an Unwanted. However, when Alex arrives at what he thinks is the end, it's just the beginning. The Death Farm is actually an enchanted place called Artime, where magic and creativity are nourished. However, battle preparation is key due to the constant threat of discovery by the evil Quillitary. The twins' connection is greater than distance, and soon the boys find themselves in a tragic situation.
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"Blending elements from two popular genres, this is sure to be a double hit."
07/01/2011
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