The Unlisted by Justine Flynn and Chris Kunz
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Lothian, 2019. ISBN: 9780734419552.
(Age: 10+) Recommended. Themes: Action thriller, Brainwashing,
Dissent, Families. What a roller-coaster ride, The Unlisted
is a great read and also an ABC TV/Netflix tie-in! Dru Sharma hates
the dentist and persuades his twin brother Kal to take his place
when he is supposed to have a compulsory school dental check-up.
When Kal begins to show signs of super strength and their friend Tim
goes missing, Dru realises that something is terribly wrong. The
Infinity Group is aiming to take over the thoughts and actions of
kids everywhere and it's only the Unlisted who can withstand the
brainwashing. Can Dru and his companions keep out of danger and stop
the spread of Infinity Group's control?
This is an action packed novel that has everything that the
adrenaline junkie reader could wish for - the short chapters and
cliff hanger endings that push the reader to continue on, dangerous
situations, villains, mystery and surprises. In addition the main
characters are likeable and their family is a hoot, with a
grandmother who rules the roost and feeds them well and an aunt who
might be part of Infinity Group's conspiracy.
The Unlisted will have immediate appeal with its dark cover
showing the twins and an Unlisted group deep underground and its TV
tie-in. Reluctant readers may be drawn to it, and readers who enjoy
an action suspense story will be eagerly waiting to grab the next
books in the series. Reading notes at the conclusion of the book are
a welcome addition.
Pat Pledger