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Gregor the Overlander, a Book by Suzanne Collins Essay

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We humans who live on the surface of the earth are all Overlanders! This is what I found out when I read Gregor the Overlander, a book written by Suzanne Collins. It is the first book in the Underland Chronicles series. This book was 311 pages of Underland adventure. The story begins with the protagonist, Gregor. He is a bony eleven year old boy. He lives in a hot, cramped apartment with his poor, struggling family. He is living in a state of frustration. His seven year old sister Lizzie gets to go off to camp, while he is stuck at home watching his 2 year old sister, who is called Boots. His father is missing, his mother is working all the time, his grandmother is senile and calls him Simon. There is an odd woman named Mrs. …show more content…

There are also many other minor characters who are guards and workers. Vikus informs our heroes that they may not leave, but Gregor has decided that he doesn’t want to be kept Underland. He tries to escape with Boots down the waterway. He is pursued by the Regalians and flees to a beach. There, he and Boots are confronted by two giant, talking, aggressive rats! The rats have a hatred for Overlanders and decide to eat Gregor and Boots. A fight ensues. Gregor and Boots are rescued by the Regalians, but not without casualties. They are taken back to the city. There, Gregor finds out about a prophecy called ‘The Prophecy of the Gray’. Vikus thinks will be fulfilled by Gregor. Now it is time to start the Quest to save Regalia from the Rats. But, Gregor is a reluctant warrior. He doesn’t think that he is really the one to save them all. He doesn’t want to believe that the responsibility is his. Vikus reveals the information that Gregor’s father is alive and being held prisoner by the rats. Gregor learns that where there is life, there is hope! Gregor now has his own quest, to rescue his father from the rats! Gregor captures the imagination of anyone who has some frustrations in their life. I can relate to Gregor’s wanting to make his life better. My problems are not near to the level of Gregors, but I would enjoy a bit of an escape into a grand adventure. During his adventure, he took care of Boots and made her a priority. I

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