The Unwanteds Series

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The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann is a fantasy series best suited to readers aged 9+. Set in a world where creativity is forbidden, 13-year-olds are sorted into Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. The Unwanteds, expected to be eliminated, discover a hidden world full of magic and artistic expression. Blending dystopian ideas with fantasy and sibling dynamics, the series offers plenty of action, character development and moral choices.

It’s particularly appealing to fans of both magical school settings and dystopian stories, though some darker themes make it better for advanced middle-grade readers.

This is a great read for fans of Impossible Creatures Keeper of the Lost Cities and Wings of Fire. If you read and loved this series, do check out our blog post on the Best Magical and Fantasy Series for 9 and 10 year olds.

All The Unwanteds books in order:

Book 1: The Unwanteds (2011)
Book 2: Island of Silence (2012)
Book 3: Island of Fire (2013)
Book 4: Island of Legends (2014)
Book 5: Island of Shipwrecks (2015)
Book 6: Island of Graves (2015)
Book 7: Island of Dragons (2016)

Book 1
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The Unwanteds

“Imagination runs wild in this creative adventure.” —Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders... MoreThe Unwanteds

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Book 2
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Island of Silence

The second book in the middle-grade dystopian fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews calls “The Hunger Games meets Harry Pot... MoreIsland of Silence

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Book 3
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Island of Fire

The fate of Artimé is at stake—and an unlikely alliance could redeem it—in book three in the New York Times bestselling ... MoreIsland of Fire

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Book 4
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Island of Legends

Uncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Re... MoreIsland of Legends

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Book 5
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Island of Shipwrecks

A risky decision endangers both Artimé and Quill in book five of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which ... MoreIsland of Shipwrecks

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Island of Graves

On the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwan... MoreIsland of Graves

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Book 7
Book 7

Island of Dragons

Twins Alex and Aaron Stowe are put to the ultimate test to fulfill their destinies and save both Quill and Artimé from t... MoreIsland of Dragons

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