"Cliffhanger chapter endings propel the story forward to its inevitable but nevertheless immensely satisfying conclusion, which, happily for readers, hints at more heart-pounding journeys to the center of the earth." - The Horn Book Unlike Gregor who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find to be a fantastically engaging place." - Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Collins does a grand job of world-building. This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre." - School Library Journal "In this accessible, almost-cinematic fantasy, Gregor and his two-year-old sister fall into an amazing underground world.
This is sure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." - Booklist "Collins creates a fascinating, vivid, highly original world and a superb story to go along with it, and Gregor is endearing as a caring, responsible big brother who rises triumphantly to every challenge. * "Luminous, supremely absorbing." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Kids who love adventure books will find this one. fans will not be disappointed with this exciting, action-packed sequel, whose ending suggests more adventures to come." - Booklist " exciting, fast-paced sequel to Gregor the Overlander. "Collins crafts another edge-of-the-seat quest." - Kirkus Reviews "Gregor's fans will cheer the promise of future visits." - The Horn Book Praise for Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane: "This immensely readable installment won't disappoint fans." - The Horn Book Praise for Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods: "Vivid description, expert pacing, and subtle character development all enhance this gripping fantasy adventure." - The Horn Book "The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers gasping." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Gregor and the Marks of Secret: "Fans of the series will be drawn in by Collins's tight pacing and sense of urgency." - School Library Journal "Collins delivers more of what's made this series so compelling: vivid action scenes, detailed military machinations, and nuanced character development." - The Horn Book A fitting end for an unflinchingly gutsy series." - Kirkus Reviews "Perhaps Collins's greatest achievement in these tales is the effortless introduction of weighty geopolitical ethics into rip-roaring adventure. Gregor and the Code of Claw (The Underland Chronicles #5: New Edition)
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