Summary
When Alex finds out
he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of
Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted,
Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the
Quillitary. 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. (Taken from Titlewave.com)
Mrs. Lassley's Review
I am a HUGE fan of Hunger Games and Harry Potter, so when this book stated that it was a mix of these it was automatically on my list. It did not disappointment. Lots of magic, lots of adventure and plenty of character development. I am putting this on my must read for students and I know I am going to need more copies of it just so students quit asking me for more! Cannot wait to start the second one!
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