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Reviews

"Gregor's luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land of giant cockroaches, rideable bats, and violet-eyed humans... Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting... Wonderful."

--Kirkus reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"The fast-paced, detailed narrative features vivid battle scenes (complete with gore), dangerous alliances, some frighteningly close calls, and the sobering death of comrades-in-arms. Cliffhanger chapter endings propel the story forward to its inevitable but nevertheless immensely satisfying conclusion, which, happily for readers, hints at more heart-pounding journeys to the center of the earth."."

--The Horn Book Magazine

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

--School Library Journal

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.

Awards

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES

 

USA TODAY BESTSELLER

 

A BOOK SENSE BESTSELLING SERIES

 

KIRKUS REVIEWS EDITOR'S CHOICE, 2003

 

NY PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING

 

A BOOK SENSE CHILDREN'S PICK

 

A CCBC BOOK OF THE WEEK

 

2004 NAIBA CHILDREN'S NOVEL AWARD

 

2006 ALSC NOTABLE CHILDREN'S RECORDING (audio version)
Read by Paul Boehmer

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