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The premise sounded strange to me - but my pre-teen sons LOVE this series! this series was recommended to me by staff at a local bookstore. I bought it solely on their recommendation. My non-reader son DEVOURED it - and begged for the next book. He went through all 5 books in a matter of months. When he got to the last chapter, he said, "I'm not finishing it. I'm not reading the last chapter." WHAT? I said, "You've spent all this time reading the books, why wouldn't you want to find out how it ends?" He explained, "Because then it would be over. If I don't read it, I can save it for when I'm 20 and will always be able to think about how it will end." We read the end together and he cried when it was over.

SO SWEET!! I was amazed that my non-reader son would have this high interest level in ANY book! So, in my opinion (and obviously my son's) - 5 stars! My oldest passed these books on to my youngest son with instructions - he was giving them to him out of love and he must take care of them and respect them. My youngest is reading it now and is just as hooked!


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Gregor the Overlander Underland Chronicles Suzanne Collins 9780439771344 Books Reviews

Being a retired English teacher, I love it when former students recommend books for me to read. This series is one of those that several of my former students, some who are now teachers themselves, have recommended to me. Suzanne Collins, the author of "The Hunger Games," wrote this series prior to writing her very popular "Hunger Games" series. Written at a lower reading level than "The Hunger Games," most likely Middle School level, "The Underland Chronicles" is still a delightful series for young and old alike. Collins' ability to create character is strong in both series; the reader becomes involved and cares about what happens to the characters. The settings are dark, but so very unique.

Gregor, trying to find his two-year old sister Boots who suddenly disappeared while in the laundry room in their apartment, follows her through a grate in the wall of the laundry room, and they fall into a strange, dark world beneath the city - Underland. There he discovers a strange world with talking giant rats, spiders, cock roaches, bats and more, all who have a tenuous coexistence with the humans of the Underland. The peace is fragile, and soon he discovers that he may be a part of a strange prophecy about Underland's future existence. Young Gregor is not your typical hero; after all, he is only eleven years old. He wants no part of a conflict; he just wants to take Boots and find his way home. Gregor has no way of knowing that the quest he will undertake with others will save Underland, but it will also change him forever.

Although plot elements like the "quest" and the resolution of the prophecy were predictable, the story line kept you moving forward. The plot is solid and unique, and if you are not careful, you could read it in one sitting. As mentioned before, Collins' ability to create memorable characters is an amazing strength of hers as a writer; still, although it is written for younger readers, characters do die in the story - characters about whom the reader likes as well. "Gregor the Overlander" is a wonderful series; I highly recommend it for all ages. Although it is dark and violent in places, it is a series that one can share with children or grandchildren. We gave our granddaughter the entire set for her birthday.
I listened to (and loved) this series, then bought the first book in print for my 13 year old son. I requested the series in print for his school library and the librarian was very excited about the series and ordered it right away. My son's friends will all be reading as well. There are some heavy themes, but the author handles them well. My only complaint is that the protagonist acts far more mature than any 11 year old I know. But.. I ignored it and enjoyed everything else about it. Great book, great series.
How do I put this in words?

I read this book back in the 6th grade on a suggestion from my school librarian. (Remember this was before Hunger Games) I was a slow reader at the time and struggled socially with other kids. When I started reading I couldn't put it down, I then got the second book, and couldn't put it down. But at the time, the series wasn't close to being finished and only two books were out at the time.

Fast forward 15 years later (I'm 25), the series always stuck with me. It actually bothered me for 15 years and I got tired of wondering what happened to the series. I couldn't remember the name and I searched for it for about 5 minutes and found the series again. I only bought the first book as I have not read a book since High School.

Needless to say, I read the book IN A DAY. It was all I could have ever hoped for and it was a lot better than I actually remember it. I will be buying the entirety of the set on my next paycheck without a doubt. I highly recommend this for everyone. Not just for kids (I would say at least 9 and up as it recommends due to the violence. Which is great for adults though.) but adults as well. This was easily one of the best story telling books of fantasy I have read in quite a long time. And I have read all of the Warcraft books, LOTR and Harry Potter. (Who hasn't read Harry Potter though?)
First, let me say that I am nearly 25, and graduated college with a degree in English. Read the Hunger Games trilogy, and like many others, was left wanting more after the final book. Realized this was Collins' only other book series, so ignored the fact that it was more "for kids" than the HG series, and bought the first book for my kindle. I have honestly read all 5 in less than 2 weeks, finding myself once again drawn into a world of Collins' making, containing her noteworthy descriptions and numerous-yet-individual characters.

Also, as she did in the HG series, I found Collins planting an underlying message in the Underland Chronicles-- this time, she questions whether war is always a "right vs wrong" situation-- and I thought this to be a positive contemplation for kids and adults alike. If you can look beyond the fact that the main character is 12 (much like you could look beyond Katniss' age in the HG books) then this is worth the couple of bucks to read!

You will not be disappointed )
The premise sounded strange to me - but my pre-teen sons LOVE this series! this series was recommended to me by staff at a local bookstore. I bought it solely on their recommendation. My non-reader son DEVOURED it - and begged for the next book. He went through all 5 books in a matter of months. When he got to the last chapter, he said, "I'm not finishing it. I'm not reading the last chapter." WHAT? I said, "You've spent all this time reading the books, why wouldn't you want to find out how it ends?" He explained, "Because then it would be over. If I don't read it, I can save it for when I'm 20 and will always be able to think about how it will end." We read the end together and he cried when it was over.

SO SWEET!! I was amazed that my non-reader son would have this high interest level in ANY book! So, in my opinion (and obviously my son's) - 5 stars! My oldest passed these books on to my youngest son with instructions - he was giving them to him out of love and he must take care of them and respect them. My youngest is reading it now and is just as hooked!