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Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles, Book 1)
(2005, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Suzanne Collins)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
One of the best of the post-Potter fantasies.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles, Book 1)
Parents need to know that there is much to discuss here, especially the family relationships and the Underland parallels to Overland racism. There's also a strong anti-violence message, and Gregor wonders if he couldn't have succeeded without even the enemy rats being harmed.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the relationships in the story and the book's anti-violence message. Why are the strong family relationships so important to the story? Was there any way Gregor could have succeeded in his mission without the use of violence?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
it can be read at any age above 10
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Amazing Series
I read this book a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. In fact I have 2 copies of this book, one of them fell apart from too much reading. One of the best series there is.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Loved this series!!!
I'm a 4th grade teacher and love to seek out new fantasy books and this series (I've read them all) is delicious! It has it all, but caution, there is a lot of violence!!! Don't recommend this to sensitive kids, but if your students can handle Harry Potter, hand them this! One of my 4th grades finished all 5 books in 2 weeks!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Exciting Page-turner!
I was dubious at first with this book. Cockroachees that talk? Rats larger than humans? Bats that are ridden by people with violet eyes who live underground? But I soon got over these thoughts and fell in love with the book. In fact, I've read all five and wish there were more to read! If you're looking for excitement, adventure (and quite a bit of violence) then this series is for you!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
This Series Is Great!
It's great fun, but sort of directed to a younger auidence, in a way. It's confusing in that aspect. It could be so awesome if there was a little more...something. Detail and substance. It has an evolved and older storyline, but is pretty much written in a fifth grade style. A fun read anyway!
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