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Gregor the Overlander Box Set
Here is the popular Gregor the Overlander series by Suzanne Collins in a convenient three-book set. Titles included are: Gregor the Overlander; Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane; Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
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Published September 1, 2009
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Suzanne Collins
47 books123k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the critically acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! Most recently she was the Head Writer for Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford’s Puppy Days.
While working on a Kids WB show called Generation O! she met children’s author James Proimos, who talked her into giving children’s books a try.
Thinking one day about Alice in Wonderland, she was struck by how pastoral the setting must seem to kids who, like her own, lived in urban surroundings. In New York City, you’re much more likely to fall down a manhole than a rabbit hole and, if you do, you’re not going to find a tea party. What you might find...? Well, that’s the story of Gregor the Overlander, the first book in her five-part series, The Underland Chronicles. Suzanne also has a rhyming picture book illustrated by Mike Lester entitled When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
She currently lives in Connecticut with her family and a pair of feral kittens they adopted from their backyard.
The books she is most successful for in teenage eyes are The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. These books have won several awards, including the GA Peach Award.
Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the critically acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! Most recently she was the Head Writer for Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford’s Puppy Days.
While working on a Kids WB show called Generation O! she met children’s author James Proimos, who talked her into giving children’s books a try.
Thinking one day about Alice in Wonderland, she was struck by how pastoral the setting must seem to kids who, like her own, lived in urban surroundings. In New York City, you’re much more likely to fall down a manhole than a rabbit hole and, if you do, you’re not going to find a tea party. What you might find...? Well, that’s the story of Gregor the Overlander, the first book in her five-part series, The Underland Chronicles. Suzanne also has a rhyming picture book illustrated by Mike Lester entitled When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
She currently lives in Connecticut with her family and a pair of feral kittens they adopted from their backyard.
The books she is most successful for in teenage eyes are The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. These books have won several awards, including the GA Peach Award.
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February 3, 2011
The Gregor the overlander #2 was a really exiting book. My favorite part was when Gregor spared the life of a baby rat called Bane. This book is for people 5th and up, It gets really violent at some parts . If you like action and atventure and of course BLOOD!! then thats the book for you. The 3rd Book of Gregor the Underlander is mainly fo 5th to 6th. My favorite part was when Gregor saw that his tour guid had a huge hole in him , then he said something , then died... If you like scary books then this book !!!!!!!!!!!!
December 31, 2009
I absolutly LOVED this series so far. It is such a page turner. It was a quick book too. Can't wait to get the fourth! It is killing me waiting!
December 13, 2025
Dopo un anno ho finalmente terminato la saga di Gregor di Suzanne Collins, letta nell’edizione che raccoglie tutti e cinque i volumi in un unico, enorme tomo.
Non avevo mai sentito parlare di questa serie: mi è arrivata come regalo. Ma di Suzanne Collins assolutamente sì. Sono una fan sfegatata di Hunger Games (letto e riletto più volte, film rivisti ogni anno), quindi sapevo di essere in buone mani.
Gregor è una certezza. Cronologicamente è precedente a Hunger Games e, leggendo, si colgono chiaramente i semi di ciò che Collins svilupperà più avanti. E davvero non capisco perché non esista una trasposizione cinematografica: il materiale è straordinario.
È una saga fantasy ricchissima:
personaggi meravigliosi, una varietà di specie affascinante, avventure incredibili in luoghi che sembrano prendere vita sulla pagina. I rapporti tra i personaggi sono profondi e complessi, intrecciati di amore e odio, lealtà, fazioni contrapposte e profezie. C’è una continua riflessione su cosa sia giusto e sbagliato, su certezze che si costruiscono e poi crollano.
Tra i miei personaggi preferiti c’è senza dubbio Ripred, il ratto: in lui ho visto un chiaro preludio di Haymitch, che è anche il mio personaggio preferito di Hunger Games. In Gregor, invece, ho ritrovato la bontà e il coraggio di Peeta.
E poi il finale.
Da paura. Bellissimo. Magistrale.
Una saga che vale davvero la pena leggere, capace di stupire, emozionare e lasciare il segno.
Stratosferica.
C’è anche un dettaglio simbolico che ho adorato tantissimo: il modo in cui i personaggi si augurano il meglio. Le specie della saga si dividono tra chi può volare e chi non può farlo, e questo si riflette perfettamente nel linguaggio. A chi vola si dice “Vola alto”, mentre a chi non vola si augura “Corri come il fiume”. Un equivalente del nostro ad maiora, semplice e potentissimo, che racchiude rispetto, identità e appartenenza. Un piccolo particolare che dice tantissimo sulla cura con cui questo mondo è stato costruito.
Non avevo mai sentito parlare di questa serie: mi è arrivata come regalo. Ma di Suzanne Collins assolutamente sì. Sono una fan sfegatata di Hunger Games (letto e riletto più volte, film rivisti ogni anno), quindi sapevo di essere in buone mani.
Gregor è una certezza. Cronologicamente è precedente a Hunger Games e, leggendo, si colgono chiaramente i semi di ciò che Collins svilupperà più avanti. E davvero non capisco perché non esista una trasposizione cinematografica: il materiale è straordinario.
È una saga fantasy ricchissima:
personaggi meravigliosi, una varietà di specie affascinante, avventure incredibili in luoghi che sembrano prendere vita sulla pagina. I rapporti tra i personaggi sono profondi e complessi, intrecciati di amore e odio, lealtà, fazioni contrapposte e profezie. C’è una continua riflessione su cosa sia giusto e sbagliato, su certezze che si costruiscono e poi crollano.
Tra i miei personaggi preferiti c’è senza dubbio Ripred, il ratto: in lui ho visto un chiaro preludio di Haymitch, che è anche il mio personaggio preferito di Hunger Games. In Gregor, invece, ho ritrovato la bontà e il coraggio di Peeta.
E poi il finale.
Da paura. Bellissimo. Magistrale.
Una saga che vale davvero la pena leggere, capace di stupire, emozionare e lasciare il segno.
Stratosferica.
C’è anche un dettaglio simbolico che ho adorato tantissimo: il modo in cui i personaggi si augurano il meglio. Le specie della saga si dividono tra chi può volare e chi non può farlo, e questo si riflette perfettamente nel linguaggio. A chi vola si dice “Vola alto”, mentre a chi non vola si augura “Corri come il fiume”. Un equivalente del nostro ad maiora, semplice e potentissimo, che racchiude rispetto, identità e appartenenza. Un piccolo particolare che dice tantissimo sulla cura con cui questo mondo è stato costruito.
July 12, 2025
This book is full of cool adventures and when I finished all of the 5 I wanted to read tons of other books
January 29, 2013
Gregor the Overlander tells the story of 11-year old Gregor, whose family is living and struggling in New York City after his dad’s disappearance. By chance, Gregor and his baby sister Boots are transported via a grate in their building’s laundry room to the Underland, where they encounter giant talking roaches (g0od), giant talking rats (mostly bad), giant spiders (inscrutable), giant bats (good) and humans (mostly good). All Gregor wants is to pack up Boots and get back home, but various forces in the Underland seem determined to keep him there. When Gregor learns of a prophecy that appears to be about him – and his dad – he agrees to join a quest to rescue his dad. In the course of his journey, Gregor learns the meaning of courage, war, prejudice, and friendship.
August 17, 2010
I read this series as a challenge to my 10-year-old grandson. I was so glad I had the entire series on hand so I didn't have to stop mid-reading!! Great read-aloud for kids, and really held my attention. Though, I'm a kid at heart!
April 3, 2008
These are YA books. About a boy in New York and his adventures underground. Fantasy.
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November 29, 2009These books are awesome, if you get the chance, read them. You will not be able to put it down. And that's the truth!
September 5, 2010
great series.
October 25, 2010
Great series!
June 19, 2011
Great premise, fantastical monsters, nonstop action, a reluctant boy hero - perfect for readers ages 9-12!
September 12, 2014
I LOVE THESE THINGS! I would recommend them to anyone who liked the Kingdom Keepers. Suzanne Collins did a wonderful job with these books.
March 17, 2017
Awesome
January 9, 2020
LOVE IT
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