Recommended Age:
9
+
Great for readers who like fast-paced, immersive, character-driven fantasy with complex plot elements.
About the Book
When eleven-year-old Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment building's laundry room, he and his toddler sister Boots tumble into the Underland—a subterranean world of giant, talking bats, cockroaches, and rats locked in an ancient conflict with the pale-skinned humans who live there. A prophecy links Gregor to a quest to find his missing father, and he reluctantly takes on the role of warrior. A fast-paced, warmly drawn adventure with real emotional stakes.
Content Ratings
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Mild Themes
Themes include the fear of war, the burden of prophecy placed on a child, and the grief of learning that not everyone survives a quest; the series grows progressively darker in later volumes.
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Mild Violence
Combat with giant creatures and humans occurs; injuries and deaths happen; violence is present but age-appropriate.
