A battle between these contrasting societies becomes inevitable. Quill’s strict rules start to deteriorate, and the magical spells that protect Artime wear off. Alex gets to learn all kinds of artistic and magical skills.Īnd he will need all the training he can get. Today has created an enchanted place called Artime for the Unwanted refugees not only to live, but also to develop their creative potential and thrive. When Alex arrives at the Death Farm, he is in for a surprise.

This is no Hunger Games Reaping.) Aaron, to his family’s great pride, is set on a path to become a member of the revered Quilitary (Quill’s military). Alex, deemed an Unwanted, is sentenced to the “Death Farm.” (Don’t worry – it sounds bad, but it’s described with a bit of mockery so that it comes off as more exaggerated than scary. When the day of the purge arrives, identical twins Alex and Aaron couldn’t face more different fates. And Unwanteds, typically those showing a flare for creativity and resistance to conformity, are put to their deaths. Necessaries are tolerated for whatever menial skill they may possess. Wanteds, as their name suggests, are the most valued members of society. Blushing over the memory of a kiss on the cheek, innocent love notes, and a little hand holding is the extent of any romance or sexuality.In Quill there are three types of people: Wanteds, Necessaries, and Unwanteds. It also serves up deeper messages about honor, honesty, acceptance, cooperation, and the importance of creativity. It's packed with action, magic, and excitement, as well as a bit of creepy terror that will keep readers (even reluctant ones) on edge and turning pages. Parents need to know that Island of Silence is the second book in a dystopian fantasy series for middle-graders that began with The Unwanteds.

Blushing over the memory of a kiss on the cheek, innocent love notes, and a little hand holding is the extent of it.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide. But burning cheeks and strange feelings suggest to the boy and girl friends that there's more to their relationships. Boys and girls, men and women are friends and equal partners in the society.

The unwanteds books in order