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Gregor the Overlander

Underland Chronicles, Book 1

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Gregor the Overlander

By: Suzanne Collins
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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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.

When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, and 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.

©2003 Suzanne Collins (P)2005 Random House, Inc.
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"Collins introduces her young heroes Gregor and his little sister Boots into a wonderland....A fantastically engaging place." (Publishers Weekly)
"Collins creates a fascinating, vivid, highly original world and a superb story." (Booklist)

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It’s my first time listening to a person that can bring the book to life

This book was probably one of the best read audio book ever

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I got this book because I was curious what Suzanne Collins' other books were like. This is a cute story, full of adventure from start to finish. Something a kid from age 8 to 13 would probably enjoy.

Cute story for a kid

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love it. finished it in two days. can't wait to start the next book in the series

a great book enjoyed it very much

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I listened to this book on a long road trip. It was very entertaining and helped keep me awake on the drive! Highly recommend!! Great for families, and older kids!!

Great book for road trips!

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we'll listen to the whole series. great for kids and adults. really enjoyed the reader.

My son loved this book.

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I love the story because it’s really great for young readers! Reading it in Vance as my children, I found the book photos excellent and good for mature children. The person reading it sometimes I felt like they were trying to make the book for a younger audience, and I found that annoying at times, but the story is amazing.

I love this story

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I loved this book so much and would be happy to read it many more times.

This book was amazing

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Happily surprised by this one. What does that say about me? Not sure because according to Amazon, the age level for this series is 8-12. That actually makes me pretty happy because that means there’s some decent fiction out there for young readers. No better way to get them hooked on reading than by giving them decent books! My son liked it, and since it was in my Audible library from him, I thought I’d give it a listen.

Of course, some parts of my adult brain noted when the writing was a bit simple, but quite honestly, it was an imaginative journey down the vent shaft in the laundry room to the underworld. Gregor gets the surprise of his life, and protects his baby sister quite gallantly. Good boy… and well, sometimes you just have to save the world, underworld or not! This would be a good one for the whole family to listen to together! Road trip!

It's A Kid's Book, And I Liked It!

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As much as I can't stand roaches, I didn't think I would be able to get past it and enjoy the book, but I did! They are quite lovable in this book :) A great story, with awesome characters, and wonderful twists and turns. Flows very well and is very easy to follow. The only thing I'm not crazy about is Paul Boehmer as a narrator. He is ok, I guess, but his voice for two year old Boots REALLY irks me unfortunately. He makes her sound like a creepy breathy old woman. Not even close to a two year old. And her "ge-go" is supposed to be the way she says 'Gregor' but he makes it sound like more of a strange sentence add on and doesn't pronounce it like a two year old would. But he does pretty good with the roaches, I guess. And as far as the other characters go, he pretty much just uses his own voice, not much difference in character. But I got used to it and still was able to enjoy the story :)

Great story! Not crazy about narration.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Gregor the Overlander to be better than the print version?

Better than the printed version, but the Narrator does a really bad impersonation for boots, it got quite annoying....

Would you recommend Gregor the Overlander to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend it to young friends...

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Not impersonate Boots!!!

Recommended for under 20

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