Gregor the Overlander

An eleven-year-old boy falls into the Underland, a world of spiders, rats, and giant cockroaches, where he must confront his father's disappearance and play a crucial role in an impending war.

In Gregor the Overlander, the story follows eleven-year-old Gregor as he unexpectedly falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, landing in the mysterious and shadowy realm known as the Underland. This strange world is inhabited by a variety of creatures, including spiders, rats, and giant cockroaches, all of whom exist in a precarious balance with the human inhabitants. The Underland is on the verge of war, and Gregor's arrival is seen as a significant event, suggesting that he has a crucial role to fulfill in this unfolding conflict.

Initially, Gregor is reluctant to engage with the Underland and its inhabitants. His primary concern is to uncover the truth behind his father's mysterious disappearance. However, as he navigates this treacherous landscape, he begins to understand the importance of his presence and the responsibilities that come with it. The adventure he embarks on is fraught with danger, but it also holds the promise of self-discovery and growth.

As the first installment in a captivating young fantasy series by the author of The Hunger Games,Gregor the Overlander sets the stage for an epic journey filled with challenges and revelations. Through Gregor's eyes, readers are drawn into a richly imagined world where loyalty, bravery, and the quest for identity take center stage. Ultimately, Gregor's journey will not only change his own life but also have lasting implications for the Underland and its inhabitants.