First published 2006
Eleven-year-old Gregor returns to the dark, mysterious world beneath New York City. His little sister Boots has been kidnapped, and Gregor must fulfill an ancient prophecy to rescue her and bring peace to the warring creatures of the underworld. Bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders - the stakes have never been higher as Gregor battles his way through the treacherous tunnels. Can he overcome his fears and fulfill his destiny?
Genres: family, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
320 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks