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The Unwanteds

Unwanteds Series, Book 1

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The Unwanteds

By: Lisa McMann
Narrated by: Simon Jones
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The New York Times best-selling author of the Wake trilogy makes her middle-grade dystopian fantasy debut!

When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill: Each year all the 13-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the army. Necessaries keep the farms running. Unwanteds are set for elimination.

It’s hard for Alex to leave behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted, but he makes peace with his fate - until he discovers that instead of a “death farm”, what awaits him is a magical place called Artime. There, Alex and his fellow Unwanteds are encouraged to cultivate their creative abilities and use them magically. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it’s a wondrous transformation.

But it’s a rare, unique occurrence for twins to be divided 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.

©2011 LIsa McMann (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Action & Adventure Dystopian Family Life Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Social & Life Skills Friendship
Creative Magic System • Engaging Adventure • Excellent Narration • Captivating Fantasy Elements • Animated Storytelling
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The best story ever I do not know what I would I do without it happy

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Where does The Unwanteds rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It rates rather high, amongst the top 7 at least

What did you like best about this story?

I love good adventure without any horrors where the people become alive, they did.

Which character – as performed by Simon Jones – was your favorite?

Alex

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

enjoyable

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Slightly confusing at points. Overall a very positive story children will enjoy. Not sure I will continue this series.

Meh

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This is a very good book! I hope the next book is as good as this one!

Goooooooooood!

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I like that the characters had all these different types of backstory but they all came together as 1

The words made it sound so realistic It was so fun to read it

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I just love it so much.It is the best book ever!!!It is so good. I love it so much.

OMG! SO Good!!!!!!!!!

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This book was awesome, and I will read or listen to every single book in the series after this one.

Amazing Book!👍🏻

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very good, but confusing at times. suprised they didn't mention alexes friends brother later in the book.

Good

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I found this book because I was searching for books narrated by Simon Jones. He makes listening to books so engaging. He did not disappoint in this book.

What other book might you compare The Unwanteds to and why?

I recommend The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud. The books were very interesting and very well-written but Simon Jones made all the characters come to life. As he did with this book.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scenes with the blackboards

Love Simon Jones

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My three children absolutely LOVE this series. What a great story! They were not crazy about the narrator.

great story! could have had a better narrator

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