Plot Summary
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins is the first book of a popular fantasy series called the " The Underland Chronicle". This book is about a young boy named Gregor and his baby sister who accidentally discover a hidden world under the streets of New York City after they fall down a hole. The hole they fall through is located in the basement of their apartment building. They find themselves in a fantasy world populated by rats, bats, cockroaches, and spiders. There are also fair-skinned humans with purple eyes that ride on bats and live in this fantastic underground city. In this story the humans and other creatures are almost at war with the rats. There is an ancient prophecy that tells the people that a hero will come to save them. When Gregor appears the people believe it's him. Gregor does not want any part of it but he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. So unwillingly Gregor goes on a dangerous adventure that changes both him and the Underland forever.
I thought this was a very exciting book with fun characters. I think in a library setting it would be great for a book talk and also to introduce the elements that are found in a fantasy.
Reviews
"This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre." Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library
" A refreshing combination of sensitive characters, innovative devices, and an unusual setting make this an appealing purchase for younger fantasy fans." Voya, 2003
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