Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane
by Suzanne Collins · The Underland Chronicles
A morally complex underground quest where the bravest choice is refusing to fight
Kid
71
/ 100
Parent
68
/ 100
Teacher
64
/ 100
Best fit: ages 9-12
Still works: ages 8-13
Our Take
A gripping adventure that kids devour for the relentless quest pacing and shocking twist, while parents and teachers value its moral complexity and empathy-building potential.
✓ Perfect for
- • Kids who loved the first Underland Chronicles book and want deeper stakes
- • Readers who enjoy fantasy quests with genuine moral dilemmas
- • Children ready for darker themes handled with care and emotional intelligence
- • Fans of Suzanne Collins who want to see where The Hunger Games themes began
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9783789132117
- Series
- The Underland Chronicles
- Illustration
- none
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