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The Unwanteds
- Unwanteds Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Series: The Unwanteds, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction
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- emma
- 02-12-13
a great listen for kids
Would you consider the audio edition of The Unwanteds to be better than the print version?
kept the kids rivited in the car, didn't hear a peep on a long motorway drive. in fact, they were desperate to get moving again to hear more! I'd call this a "page turner"
What other book might you compare The Unwanteds to, and why?
it would appeal to the Harry potter type audience, eg boy discoveres a magic world he never new existed - and turns out to be quite special!
Which character – as performed by Simon Jones – was your favourite?
the old man is definitely my favorite!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
when the children are sent away and considered "unwanted", and the lack of reaction from the families
Any additional comments?
a nice story and a good read to keep the kids entertained
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- Mary
- 27-08-17
The performance saved this book
I always feel bad saying less than glowing things about a book. But, as someone who appreciates an honest review, here it goes.
Simon Jones gave this book life with his narration and I finished it because of his reading.
The story itself is not terrible, but it is a mashup of a couple of predictable tropes (magical Harry Potter wish fulfillment and dystopian society culling the less-perfect members of society) and they don't seem to go together very well. The main adult character is constantly explaining things so there is no mystery or suspense. The climax is not climactic. 13 year old children are coached in the art of Magical Defense and told that they may decide whether to use fatal or non fatal spells but murder is discussed, and committed, so casually that they may as well have been getting the mail or hanging up the washing for the impact is has on the story. However, I feel that the author did intend a big impact but it was written in too vague and dismissive a way.
A bright spot is the characters themselves. Each was well written and with appropriate dialogue. The bad ones still have depth and a drive to their evil-ness and the good ones are still human.
I will probably listen to the next book (if Simon Jones is the narrator) to see if these things change or improve, but I don't know that I'd recommend it to a friend.
7 people found this helpful
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- Laurie
- 03-10-11
A pleasant surprise...
The characters were well thought out, and the dialogue engaging. The main theme of the story certainly was serious, but the book didn't have any graphic content that I wouldn't allow a 4th grader or up to hear. I was pleasantly surprised because I don't usually enjoy futuristic, fantastical stories.
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- Siirilee
- 18-09-19
4th grade solution!
My son is in 4th grade and his siblings had read this book before. As part of his school homework he was required to read 20 minutes a night. Unfortunately, our schedule means we spend much of the afterschool hours in a vehicle. He gets terribly carsick, so reading wasn’t an option but The Unwanteds audiobook was our first attempt. He LOVED it. The plot moved slowly enough to maintain comprehension between listening opportunities but fast enough to maintain his interest - and mine!!! The narrator varied his voice enough for the characters to make it clear who was speaking, even when dialogue from different characters followed one another without differentiating words between. It has been a great experience!!!
5 people found this helpful
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- Coral
- 30-04-12
Giver meets Harry Potter...only better
The story opens as a disutopia similar to that of the Giver and a bit darker then Hunger Games, luckily the author quickly moves the reader pass this and on to a much brighter world. In many ways this is a brighter and happier story then the title implies. The childern are well treated and enter into a much better world. The only thing missing is book 2!
8 people found this helpful
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 24-11-16
WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN UNTIL IT HAPPENS
QUILL
This book is full of action and things to think about. It can be enjoyed by adults as well as kids. It has several twists and turns that neither young or old will see coming. Furthermore most people are not totally evil or totally good. Grey characters make for a more true to life story, even though it is a fantasy. Some bad people can change to good. There are some great lessons for all to learn. The lessons are shown, not told. This book is preach free.
Narrator is very good and I will continue the series.
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- Megmarie
- 19-11-19
Missed opportunity
I feel like this book had a lot going for it but just kept falling short. The story development was lacking intrigue and explanation. I want to know why Mr. Today thinks Alex is so special. Just because he is a twin? I never personally thought Alex was a very engaging character and never really connected with any of the other characters either. Where did their magic come from? What’s the story there? Why did they stifle it? Did something traumatic happen to their people that they felt it was necessary to ban magic and make everyone forget? I kept feeling like I fell asleep and missed chunks of the story because it was so under developed. There was so much potential there and it was missed.
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- Theblackersheep
- 19-04-12
Not a Bad Little Book
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As an adult, I still enjoy many of the young adult books and decided to give this one a try. It turned out to be a little young and simplistic for my taste, but I'm sure children will love it. McMann does a good job at engaging the reader with likeable characters and an appealing story. The idea of turning art into magic was interesting and innovating, if a little simplistic at times, but I'm sure that wouldn't faze the target audience. All in all she provided some pretty good twists in her story and it was well narrated by Simon Jones. If you're looking for something light or searching for your kids, this is a good one.
6 people found this helpful
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- JeanniebeannieB
- 27-12-11
Loved This Book!!!
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This was a great book! I didn't want it to end! The performance was great, the story was colorful and creative and evoked a lot of thought and emotion. Heavy subject handled beautifully.
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- happydisabledmom
- 21-05-20
loved it
feel good story
betrayal and forgiveness
maturity
family feelings
keeping good boundaries
good story
loved the magic and mythical stuff
Excellent 👌
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- Noah Hitchcock
- 03-03-15
The Unwanteds
If you could sum up The Unwanteds in three words, what would they be?
Pure, Wondrous, Imagination.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Unwanteds?
The introduction of Artime and of Mr. Today.
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene was when the unwanteds entered Artime for the first time.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A great ride from start to finish.
Any additional comments?
The story is all about the creation of magic through our creativity. Something as ordinary as a paintbrush can be used to paint oneself invisible, or encase someone in a paint shell. The power of Artime comes from the imagination of one man, Marcus Today, and he shares this power with the children he brings to his wonderful land.
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