The Unwanteds

by Lisa McMann

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442407697
• ISBN13: 9781442407695
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fast moving and engaging

This book jumps right in and captures your attention! The writing is fabulous and was very enjoyable for both children, young adults and adults alike.

The Unwanteds is the best book I have ever read!

I liked how there was a broad range of characters and that it started fast so that you don't think immediately, oh this book is boring. The best part of it is that there is a whole series with it and then one after that series. I had no problems with it.

Good ideas

Storyline is really good, though the romance subplot seems forced and slightly annoying at times.