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Island of Silence

Lisa McMann (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Unwanteds #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.29

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneApprentice

Synopsis

As the Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries struggle to adjust to changes in their society, Mr. Today begins training fourteen-year-old Alex to replace him as Artime's leader one day while Alex's disgraced twin, Aaron, connives to take over Quill.

Is Island of Silence appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy sequel with mild magical conflict and political intrigue as twin brothers pursue opposing paths to leadership. Contains themes of ambition, betrayal, and class division appropriate for ages 10+.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include sibling rivalry and power struggle.

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Alex's magical training while watching his twin brother scheme to take power in this action-packed sequel.

Tags

Dystopian ElementsMagical RealismPolitical Fantasy