Eleven-year-old Gregor and his two-year-old sister Boots were trying their best to beat the summer heat in their New York City apartment. The days seemed to be repeating over and over again, with barely anything to do. Boots has a habit of dismantling various items, and today she decided to dismantle the dryer. Gregor rushed towards her to stop her, but as he got there he saw a metal grate to a large, two-by-two foot air duct opening. Boots, being just two-years-old and full of curiosity, leaned forward and fell into the air duct. Without thinking, Gregor lunged in behind her, falling lower and lower into the Earth with seemingly no end to the fall. When they finally landed with no injuries, they were met with a four-foot tall talking cockroach, who brought them to the land of Regalia; a land with other humans just like Gregor and talking creatures way larger than what he was used to in New York City. All Gregor wanted to do was get back home with Boots before his mother came back from work. However, when he discovers a cryptic prophecy in order to save the Underland with him having the main role, as well as the promise of finding his dad who mysteriously disappeared two years ago, he begins his quest. Little did he know, his life, as well as the lives of everyone in the Underland, was about to drastically change.
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins is book one in The Underland Chronicles, filled with suspense and action-packed. This book is perfect for fantasy lovers of all ages, with a wide range of characters, engaging plot, and plot twists no one would see coming. I would definitely rate this book a 10/10; a page-turner that cannot be put down.
Written by Aishi, Teen Volunteer
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