Book Series · 7 Books

The Unwanteds Books

In order from The Unwanteds to Island of Dragons.

The Unwanteds
Island of Silence
Island of Fire
Island of Legends
Island of Shipwrecks
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Unwanteds
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Unwanteds

In a world where creativity means death, Alex discovers a hidden realm that could change everything.

416 pages· 68,020 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Summary: In Quill, thirteen-year-olds are divided: the Wanted thrive, the Unwanted perish. Alex, deemed Unwanted, faces his fate but uncovers Artime, a magical haven for creativity. As he embraces this new world, his bond with his twin, Aaron, a Wanted, is tested. With Artime's survival at stake, the brothers are drawn into a magical conflict that could tear them apart. Can Alex protect his newfound home, or will brotherly ties lead to its downfall?
In reading order

The Unwanteds Series

7 books · Published 2011–2016

#1
The Unwanteds
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

The Unwanteds

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

In a world where creativity means death, Alex discovers a hidden realm that could change everything.

#2
Island of Silence
#2 in Series
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$958

Island of Silence

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2012

Twin brothers clash as peace teeters between magical realms.

#3
Island of Fire
#3 in Series
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$958

Island of Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A vanished world, a desperate quest, and a hidden enemy threaten everything.

#4
Island of Legends
#4 in Series
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$958

Island of Legends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A young mage faces an attack, a treacherous twin, and a perilous rescue mission.

#5
Island of Shipwrecks
#5 in Series
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Island of Shipwrecks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A storm strands Alex on a mysterious island, while Aaron's risky plan threatens Artimé and Quill.

#6
Island of Graves
#6 in Series
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$958

Island of Graves

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Two brothers face a new enemy as war looms, testing loyalty and survival.

#7
Island of Dragons
#7 in Series
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$958

Island of Dragons

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Twins face a deadly enemy to save their worlds in a final epic battle.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Unwanteds series?

There are 7 books in the Unwanteds series. It began with The Unwanteds in 2011, and the newest book, Island of Dragons, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Unwanteds books in?

Start with The Unwanteds and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Unwanteds books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Unwanteds book is the longest?

Island of Dragons is the longest book in the series at 92,679 words (544 pages).

Which Unwanteds book is the shortest?

The Unwanteds is the shortest at 68,020 words (416 pages).

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