Lisa McMann's trilogy can be thought of as a dystopia for Middle-Graders. It
is set in a society where only the useful are allowed to liven and at
13 children are divided into classes: The Wanteds, the Necessaries, and
the Unwanteds.
In true dystopian style the Unwanteds are to be disposed of. But in fact they end up safe on an island where they are encouraged to hone their special abilities.
In true dystopian style the Unwanteds are to be disposed of. But in fact they end up safe on an island where they are encouraged to hone their special abilities.
- some violence
- deliciously grim tone
THE UNWANTEDS (Unwanteds #1)
by Lisa McMann
3.86 avg rating — 4,220 ratings
Aaron
and Alex are identical twins. Which makes it all the more horrible
that one of them is sent to attend University while the other is defined
as useless and 'unwanted'.
When Alex ends up on the island, the boys find that they can read each others minds.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 68,014
Page Count: 416
Accelerated Reader: 5.7 / points: 11.0
AR quiz: 146290
Lexile: 880L
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(Unwanteds #2)
by Lisa McMann
4.16 avg rating — 938 ratings
In
this book the magical barrier between Quill and Artime is gone, and
it's a shock to both societies. The Artimeans struggle to forgive those
that dismissed them as useless, while the Quillians struggle with the
collapse of their goverment that followed the death of their leader.
The
two boys find themselves at odds with Aaron's political fall having
been caused by Alex's success. And while Alex recovers from his wounds,
Aaron plots a rebellion to bring him to power once again.
Word Count: 69,917
Page Count: 432
Accelerated Reading level: 5.4 / points: 11.0
AR quiz: 153742
Lexile: HL820L
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(Unwanteds #3)
4.35 avg rating — 159 ratings
Aaron
has been successful and Artime is no longer. The Unwanteds are without
food and much hope is put on Alex. But can he find an ally to help
them? And can he and Aaron ever be friends again?
Word Count: 79,223
Page Count: 464
Accelerated Reader: 5.2 / points: 12.0
AR quiz: 162058
Lexile: HL810L
compiled by Pam
updated June 2014
