He is taken to the human colony, Regalia, inhabited by strange pale skin, silvery hair and purple eyes. It is set in New York and Gregor, an 11 year old boy whose dad went missing 2 years ago, is sucked into a hole and lands in a mysterious land, the Underland where all the animals are larger than those on the earths surface (the Overalnd).
This is another amazing series and is definitely worth a read. She has also written another series for a slightly younger audience called ‘The Underland Chronicles’. You can click on the NPR link and listen to the interview.So everyone knows Suzanne Collins fore her epic dystopian series ‘The Hunger Games’. Gregor the Overlander was chosen by the wonderful librarian/author Nancy Pearl for the NPR piece Adventures to Read All Through the Summer. 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 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. "This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre." "A refreshing combination of sensitive characters, innovative devices, and an unusual setting make this an appealing purchase for younger fantasy fans." "ure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." "Collins does a grand job of world-building, with a fine economy of words…Unlike Gregor, who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find to be a fantastically engaging place." Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting. "Gregor's luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land of giant cockroaches, rideable bats, and violet-eyed humans.
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