Spring 2006 Review:

    At the end of book two in the Underland Chronicles, Gregor reads the prophecy of blood.  He reads that he and his sister Boots must return to the Underland sometime in the future to help war off a deadly plague.  This time, though, Gregor’s mother doesn’t let him return to the Underland.  Ripred, the rat, lies to Gregor’s mother and says that they are only needed for a short meeting.  Gregor’s mom lets them go under the condition that she may go with them.  They go, but his mom gets the plague while they are there.  This pushes Gregor into the big mess they will get into later because now he must find the cure for the plague.

        This is an excellent book.  I am delighted that there will be two more books in this series because it is a creative and innovative way of writing books.  I mean, who would think of writing a book about people and animals and insects that live underground and talk to each other?  I think that the characters are very interesting and unique.  The plot is one of the most creative I’ve seen in a children/young adult book.  I would recommend this book to anyone ages 12 and up.

~ Stelios Theophanous, grade 10, Boardman High School