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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
When eleven-year-old Gregor and his two-year-old sister are pulled into a strange underground world, they trigger an epic battle involving men, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders while on a quest foretold by ancient prophecy.
Is Gregor the Overlander appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
An eleven-year-old and his toddler sister fall into an underground world where humans and giant creatures are embroiled in an ancient war. Battle scenes involve weapons and death but aren't graphic; themes of courage, family, and destiny dominate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, animal death, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the adventure of exploring a hidden underground civilization with giant talking bats, rats, and cockroaches, plus an exciting quest based on an ancient prophecy.