Island of Silence / Lisa McMann / 406 pages

This is book 2 of the Unwanted.  Kirkus Review says book one of the Unwanteds is where "Hunger Games meets Harry Potter"  and the fantasy, adventure, and excitement continue in book 2 and leave you sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for book 3.  The barriers between Quill and Artime have been lowered and free congress is encouraged between the two former rivals.  Mr. Today is grooming Alex to be his successor while Alex's brother Aaron schemes to become ruler of all.  This is an excellent book, a must-have for all elementary school libraries!