Island of Silence / Lisa McMann / 406 pages

This is the 2nd book in the Unwanted trilogy and Lisa McMann does a masterful job of pulling you into the story, keeping you enthralled with the plot and then (curse her) leaving you hanging at the end.  Island of Silence continues the story of Alex Stowe (the Unwanted) and his evil twin brother Aaron Stowe (The Wanted).  Alex learns what it means to be a leader and must work to save Artime.  I can see why kids are devouring these books.  Sure fire winner for both boys and girls in upper elementary grades.  No spoiler alert here..you will have to read Island of Silence to find out what happens yourself!