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PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-100439650763

ISBN-139780439650762

eBay Product ID (ePID)43998094

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Book TitleGregor and the Prophecy of Bane (The Underland Chronicles #2)

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Animals / General, Science Fiction

Publication Year2013

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorSuzanne Collins

Book SeriesThe Underland Chronicles Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight7.2 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2003-024412

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsPraise for The Underland Chronicles A New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestselling Series A Book Sense Bestselling Series *"Gregor's luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land. . . . Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting. Wonderful." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"Collins does a grand job of world-building, with a fine economy of words. Unlike Gregor who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find [the Underland] to be a fantastically engaging place." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"[An] exceptional debut novel, a well-written, fast-moving, action-packed fantasy. [S]ure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." - Booklist , starred review, Praise for The Underland Chronicles A New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestselling Series A Book Sense Bestselling Series *"Gregor's luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land. . . . Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting. Wonderful." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"Collins does a grand job of world-building, with a fine economy of words. Unlike Gregor who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find [the Underland] to be a fantastically engaging place." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"[An] exceptional debut novel, a well-written, fast-moving, action-packed fantasy. [S]ure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." -- Booklist , starred review, "Gregor's fans will cheer the promise of future visits." -- The Horn Book"Collins crafts another edge-of-the-seat quest." --Kirkus Reviews"[An] exciting, fast-paced sequel to Gregor the Overlander . . . fans will not be disappointed with this exciting, action-packed sequel, whose ending suggests more adventures to come." BooklistA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIESA USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIESA BOOK SENSE BESTSELLING SERIES

Grade FromFourth Grade

Series Volume Number2

Dewey Decimal813.6

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisThe action and adventure continue in the second book in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles!Months have passed since Gregor first fell into the strange Underland beneath New York City, and he swears he will never go back. But he is destined to be a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane. The Underlanders know there is only one way to lure Gregor back to their world: by kidnapping his little sister, Boots.Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, and the rebellious princess, Luxa. They descend into the dangerous Waterway in search of the Bane, and Gregor knows what is at stake. If he does not fulfill the prophecy, his life, and the Underland, will never be the same., Gregor learns of his role in another Underland prophecy, yet he swears he will never return to that place. But his vow crumbles when his little sister, Boots, is snatched. Gregor knows it is a ploy to lure him to the subterranean world, but he gives in and heads back underground, where he is reunited with his bat, Ares, the princess Luxa, and new allies. Together, they descend into the deadly Waterway in search of an ominous rat known as Bane. But Gregor must face the possibility of his greatest loss yet, and make life and death choices that will determine the future of the Underland., The action and adventure continue for Gregor in this stunning fantasy from Suzanne Collins, bestselling author of the Hunger Games. New cover art coming July 1st Gregor swears he will never return to the Underland, that strange world below New York City. But he is a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane. The Underlanders know there is only one way to lure Gregor back to their world: by kidnapping his little sister, Boots. Now Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, and the rebellious princess Luxa. They descend into the dangerous Waterway in search of the Bane. If Gregor does not fulfill the prophecy, his life, and the Underland, will never be the same., The action and adventure continue in the second book in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles Months have passed since Gregor first fell into the strange Underland beneath New York City, and he swears he will never go back. But he is destined to be a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane. The Underlanders know there is only one way to lure Gregor back to their world: by kidnapping his little sister, Boots.Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, and the rebellious princess, Luxa. They descend into the dangerous Waterway in search of the Bane, and Gregor knows what is at stake. If he does not fulfill the prophecy, his life, and the Underland, will never be the same.

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