Other evil forces (a scarred general bent on revenge and a twisted magician lusting for power) are at work, and who's on whose side is no longer clear. High priest Aaron is discovering his own magical powers, though whether they'll help or hinder him is questionable.

Meanwhile, back on their home island, the Quillens threaten new dangers. What, and whom, they find on the island adds an inventive twist to the plot: three ancient scientists, a nonfunctional travel tube back to Artime, and magical medicine with definite side effects. But they have one another, the willingness to pool their ingenuity, a wavering but not lost sense of hope, and their magic. Their ship is bashed nearly to bits, crew members injured, and supplies low. Struggles between good and evil happen on many levels, with good winning out in the end, generally because of creative, imaginative solutions, a little magical know-how, and teamwork.Īfter a mysterious hurricane shipwrecks them on an equally mysterious, desolate island, Alex and his Artimean crew seem desperately lost. Pirates, the vengeful General Blair, and the power-hungry Gondoleery threaten innocents with physical pain, cruelty, and even death to reach their ends. Younger readers may find the fast pace, periodic plot changes, and detailed solutions confusing at times, but middle-grade kids will be enthralled with the complexity. It's packed with adventure, action, magic, and unexpected twists and sprinkled with tender moments wherein characters struggle with friendships, team loyalty, and communal responsibility. Parents need to know that Island of Shipwrecks is the fifth book in the Unwanted series by Lisa McMann and should be read in sequence. Alex and Sky are attracted to each other, evident in what they say to each other and in their admiring gazes, innocent grins, a brush of the hand, lips parting, lowering eyes, lurching stomachs, trembling hearts, and so on.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide.

The unwanteds series in order