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Cover of Island of Fire (The Unwanteds)

Island of Fire (The Unwanteds)

Lisa McMann (2014-07-08)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages480 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

BetrayalViolenceWarDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneMultiple POVs

Synopsis

The magical world of Artime is gone and the Unwanteds are looking to Alex Stowe for answers, but while his twin brother Aaron continues to build his army in Quill, a very dangerous common enemy is revealed.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyDystopian ElementsMagic SchoolSeries Fiction

Is Island of Fire (The Unwanteds) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features magical battles, a dystopian world divided between creative and non-creative citizens, and themes of leadership under pressure. Violence is present but not graphic, appropriate for the age group.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, betrayal, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Kids will love the magical world of Artime, the twin brothers on opposite sides of a conflict, and the adventure of rebuilding a destroyed magical haven while facing dangerous enemies.