Rich in suspense and brimming with adventure, the New York Times-bestselling Underland Chronicles unfold the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor. Suzanne Collins is also the author of the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. In the fourth volume of the critically acclaimed Underland Chronicles, Gregor is drawn ever deeper into a brewing crisis. For generations, rats have run the mice–or “nibblers”–out of whatever lands they’ve claimed, keeping them constantly on the move. But now the mice are disappearing, and the young queen Luxa, who credits them with saving her life, is determined to find out why. When Gregor joins her on a fact-finding mission, he’s relieved that this time, at least, there’s no prophecy on the line. But when the true fate of the mice is revealed, it is something far more sinister than Gregor or Luxa have imagined–and it points the way to the final prophecy he has yet to fulfill. Gregor’s role as warrior and his abilities as a rager are put to the test in this suspenseful, action-packed penultimate installment of Suzanne Collins’s thrilling Underland Chronicles.
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"In the fourth book in the Gregor the Overlander series, Gregor is once again battling rats to defend his friends. This time, it seems that something has been happening to the mice (called nibblers in the Underland). They all seem to be disappearing. Gregor agrees to help Luxa find out what has been happening to her friends, the mice. This book seems like it is mostly set up for the the fifth and final book in the series. The tension is built up without resolution, unlike the first three books that contained entire adventures themselves. Like the others in the series, this book deals with real world issues surrounding war. I was a little disappointed that the situation mirrored history more directly than the books have in the past. While in previous books the reader can apply the messages regarding warfare to several real world events, in this book it is very clearly a description of the holocaust. My son and I have already begun the final book in the series and are looking forward to how Collins ends Gregor's time in the Underland."
— Cora (4 out of 5 stars)
" Another great installment from Collins. This story is mostly a set-up for the series conclusion in book 5, but that doesn't mean that it didn't have it's own charm. Found myself crying for the characters yet again, which is truly an amazing feat for an author. Highly recommended for tweens, or adults looking for an escape for a few hours. "
— Reaya, 2/20/2014" I had heard from others that this wasn't their favorite book of the series...however thus far this one was my favorite. The others I could walk away from and come back later. Not this one. I could not stop and felt like finally these books reminded me a little of the Hunger games. This was the book that gave us villians that were truly evil. Along with that a reason to root for Gregor and his cause. A great read. "
— Jennifer, 1/12/2014" Good, but parts were really disturbing! And a cliffhanger at the end...blurg. "
— Watoosa, 1/12/2014" Another great book in the Underland Chronicles. This one is a little darker than the first 3. My 8 year old hasn't finished and am thinking it's because of all the deaths going on. Looking forward to finishing the series. "
— Inspired, 1/5/2014" I still love the series. Suzanne Collins is an example of an author who can make a quest interesting and engaging. I think these last books in the series are a little too gory for a child (maybe would work for a teenager). I am interested to see how it all ends. "
— Amerydbaker, 12/28/2013" Way way too much killing and dieing for my taste. Kids liked it. "
— Karen, 12/19/2013" This wasn't my favorite book in this series and they seem to get progressively darker. I did enjoy following the character development and the fast read. "
— Carrie, 11/9/2013" The series is starting to seem a bit long to me, not as fresh as it was in the beginning. "
— Jenny, 10/13/2013" I am not sure if I loved # 3 in the series so much that #4 paled in comparison, or if this book just wasn't as good. The plight of the nibblers was interesting, and this book sets up book #5 great, but as a whole it was my least favorite in the series. "
— Angie, 8/23/2013" As with all powerful stories, the battle of good and evil is waged on some scale. My expectations are high for the fifth and final book.. don't fail me now, Suzanne! "
— Kelly, 6/1/2013Suzanne Collins is the internationally bestselling author of the Hunger Games series, which also includes the novels The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Together, the books have sold over 100 million copies and were the basis for five popular films. Her other books include the acclaimed Underland Chronicles series and the picture book Year of the Jungle. Her books have been published in fifty-three languages around the world.
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.