Gregor the Overlander (2003)

It lost me a giant cockroaches. I fucking hate cockroaches. I grew up in assorted homes infested with them, and I just cannot get behind any kind of cockroaches. It brings back bad memories and skeeviness. DNF @ giant cockroaches. ( )

the whole family really enjoyed this fantasy adventure story that had a couple of unexpected twists and turns. it was well written and engaging. a nice debut with good messaging throughout. i wasn't expecting to get on board with the giant bats, roaches, rats, and spiders but it was okay in the end. (probably i wasn't picturing them as i should have been.)

this was a fun story. we will read on. ( )

Re-read it with my 7-year old son. He loved it! Yeah! ( )

I wanted to like this more than I did. There was something just a tad off about it for me. Reminds me of L'engle's "wrinkle in time" but it suffers by the comparison. ( )

Cover: Unique
Rating: 5 Stars
Overall: Well Written
Characters: Complex
Plot: When Gregor falls down a vent shaft into a strange world with his little sister, he must find a way home, if he is able to survive at all!
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Favorite Character: Ripred
Source: Library

Review: I found this quite by accident on OverDrive (I seem to do that a lot lately XD) Seeing that is was by Suzanne Collins I was excited to read it! I'm so glad I did! I liked this even more than the hunger games, and I can't believe it's so underrated! An intense middle grade read, join Gregor as he finds himself in a strange world known as the Underland. Along with his sister Boots (AKA Margret) he meets both strange new friends, and enemies alike! Caught up in a great prophecy he must help his friends if he ever wants to return home. Dealing with heavy subjects like loss, betrayal, and danger, along with plenty of hope, friendship, and trust, this story is sure to please! ( )