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  1. Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane (Underland Chronicles #02)
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Gregor the Overlander: Underland Chronicles #1

by Suzanne Collins

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ISBN13: 9780439678131
ISBN10: 0439678137
Condition: Standard
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When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it — until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever.

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"Collins does a grand job of world-building....In her world, a child singing 'Patty-Cake' can change the course of history and a stoic rat can mourn the fact that although he is able to read, he cannot write because he has no thumb. Unlike Gregor who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find it to be a fantastically engaging place." Publishers Weekly

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"Collin's story is an adventurous read for young children." Children's Literature

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"A refreshing combination of sensitive characters, innovative devices, and an unusual setting make this an appealing purchase for younger fantasy fans." VOYA

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"This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre." School Library Journal

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This 2003 Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice is now in paperback. When Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment building, he's hurtled into the dark Underland, a world that is on the brink of war. But his arrival is no accident — a prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future.
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About the Author

Before her debut as a critically acclaimed author, Suzanne Collins had a successful and prolific career writing for children's television.
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Jo Sigmund, June 7, 2009 (view all comments by Jo Sigmund)
This book is phenomenal, luminous, fantastic & exhilarating. I felt excited & exhilarated. Gregor is hilarious. Gregor is an 11 year old boy from Manhattan who follows his baby sister & falls in a laundry chute & discovers a underground city. He meets all kinds of creature. Not only that he also figures out that he is the only person to save the Underland! Read this book & find out what happens.

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Gregor is babysitting is little sister boots when he goes into the laundry room. boots falls through a space by a dryer and he falls in after her. he ends up falling for 5 or so minutes. when they land they find themselves in a whole new strange world full of ginormeruos creatures such as cockroaches, rats, spiders. and then theres the people. and the town/ city is beautiful. eventually gregor finds that the prophet "sandwich" has forseen him as the great wariror and he finds his part in the survial of regilia.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780439678131
Author:
Collins, Suzanne
Publisher:
Scholastic
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Animals - General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Missing persons
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Brothers and sisters
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Underland Chronicles
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
311
Dimensions:
7.74x5.18x.85 in. .50 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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