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Gregor the Overlander

Underland Chronicles, Book 1

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 Rich in suspense and brimming with adventure, the New York Times-bestselling Underland Chronicles unfold the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor. Suzanne Collins is also the author of the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.

When eleven-year-old Gregor follows his little sister through a grate in the laundry room of their New York apartment, he hurtles into the dark Underland beneath the city. There, humans live uneasily beside giant spiders, bats, cockroaches, and rats--but the fragile peace is about to fall apart.

Gregor wants no part of a conflict between these creepy creatures. He just wants to find his way home. But when he discovers that a strange prophecy foretells a role for him in the Underland's uncertain future, he realizes it might be the only way to solve the biggest mystery of his life. Little does he know his quest will change him and the Underland forever.

Rich in suspense and brimming with adventure, Suzanne Collin's debut marked a thrilling new talent, and introduced a character no young reader will ever forget.©2003 Suzanne Collins; (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Adventure
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Would you listen to Gregor the Overlander again? Why?

Yes my 9 year old daughter & I are about to re-listen confident that Gregor the Overlander will be sufficiently powerful to hold the attention of 3 teens on a 4 hour car journey!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gregor the Overlander?

There are many memorable moments of tension & Gregor growing stronger in his self belief after each event. Escaping from the spiders was tense.

What does Paul Boehmer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Paul Boehmer's 'Boots' is noteworthy as he makes the child innocent strength convincing.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Gregor the Overlander, the Underlander's Champion.

Any additional comments?

As an adult listening to a child's book, I liked the development of the main character as a reluctant hero taking on the responsibility of others out of doing best for his sister: quite normal but in abnormal surroundings.

Transfixing: We stood still to concentrate better.

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At first, I just thought this is a nice children's story but in the end I started to care about the characters more and I think I will listen to the second book. I am just not sure for which age this book would be something. Especially in the end I didn't think this would be a good story for children maybe young teenagers....

Children's book?

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everything, the unique story line, and the clarity of the picture the story tells

boots

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This tale takes you through the struggles of a one parent family into an amazing world beneath our feet! Beautiful but it has its problems too. Totally relatable, where attitudes and behaviours mimic our world. An 11 year old boy is caught up in the struggles beyond his control…as any other child is in their daily lives. He works his way through and has amazing adventures along the way. So this book will take any child along with him and give them excitement, knowledge and hope.

A good read and well worth listening to, even in my 60s! I had the books and now have them in audio. The books have been passed on.

Gregor … a boy to emulate

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my son's (11 & 8) often Sat in the car after getting home from school not being able to turn the story off (& I always continued listening without them after dropping them at school!)

WONDERFUL!

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