Description
When his little sister falls down an air chute in New York City, and 11-year-old Gregor jumps in to save her, the two then find themselves in a world of talking bats, spiders, cockroaches, rats, and Underlanders-humans who established a colony there long ago. When Gregor finds out that his father, who has been missing for years, has been held captive in this land since his disappearance, Gregor begins a quest to save him and to rescue the Underlanders from the brink of war. "[An] exceptional debut novel, a well-written, fast-moving, action-packed fantasy . sure to be a hit with young fantasy fans"-Booklist, starred review
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Professional reviews
"ALICE IN WONDERLAND for the urban child! When Gregor's sister, Boots, falls through a grate in the laundry room, he follows to rescue her and lands in an Underland populated with humans, giant spiders, bats, cockroaches, and rats. In spite of his aversion to the creatures and atmosphere of this hidden world, Gregor agrees to accept the role of Warrior in the hope of eventually making his way back home. Paul Boehmer's interpretation has just the right mix of suspense, mystery, and adventure to keep all listeners engaged. His voices create unique personalities for each character, and the straightforward production transports listeners to this fantasy world. A promising author. N.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine"
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