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Synopsis
From the bestselling author of the Wake trilogy. In a society that purges 13-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic.
Is The Unwanteds (The Unwanteds #1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book features a dystopian society that eliminates creative children, with themes of government oppression and separation of siblings. Violence is mild (magical battles, peril) with positive messages about celebrating creativity and individuality.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical world where creativity becomes power and outcasts discover they're extraordinary.