The Unwanteds
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The Unwanteds

Book #1 in the The Unwanteds Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
416
Page count
164
Words per page
880L
Lexile measure
Jul 10, 2012
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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.

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magicsiblingstwinsbrotherscreativityrebellionself-discovery

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Book Details

ISBN
9781442407695
Publication Date
July 10, 2012
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Original Publication Date
August 30, 2011
Page Count
416
Words Per Page
164
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
8 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2010043836
Lexile® Level
880L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~U
ATOS® Book Level
5.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
11
Accelerated Reader Quiz
146290
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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