Alison Reads

The last in a series of five books about 12-year-old Gregor’s adventures in the Underland below New York City. Not for the squeamish, this book contains graphic descriptions of battles and death, but it also addresses moral questions about right and wrong and standing up for one’s own values. Each child in the Underworld, no matter how young, has an important job to perform and a real contribution to make to society. This is a wonderful series and I’m sorry to see it end. I especially like how Gregor always looks after his little sister, Boots, who also contributes significantly to the plot although she is only 3. For grades 4-6.