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Gregor the Overlander
Gregor the Overlander

The Underland Chronicles, 2003 by Suzanne Collins

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Description
When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
  • Engaging and suspenseful plot
  • Vividly descriptive world-building
  • Intriguing underlying themes of courage and family
  • Relatable characters with depth and growth