Discover your next great read with our book reviews
Cover of Gregor and the Marks of Secret (The Underland Chronicles #4)
4.0

Based on 14 Google Books ratings

Gregor and the Marks of Secret (The Underland Chronicles #4)

by Suzanne Collins

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2010-09-01
Pages:354
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Follow Gregor in fourth gripping adventure in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles! Now, in the fourth book in Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, Gregor is drawn into a crisis. For generations, rats have run the mice--or "nibblers"--out of whatever lands they've claimed, keeping them on the move. But now the mice are disappearing, and the young queen Luxa is determined to find out why.When Gregor joins her on a fact-finding mission, the tr

Our Review

This fourth installment in the critically acclaimed fantasy series plunges readers back into the dark and complex Underland for a high-stakes rescue mission. Gregor joins Queen Luxa to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the peaceful "nibblers," a quest that quickly reveals a sinister plot and forces difficult moral choices. The narrative masterfully builds tension, exploring themes of genocide, loyalty, and the heavy burdens of leadership, all while delivering the heart-pounding action and subterranean world-building the series is known for.

The story's true strength lies in its unflinching examination of darker, more mature themes, making it a standout chapter that deepens the entire saga. Young readers who have grown with the characters will appreciate the heightened emotional stakes and the nuanced portrayal of conflict, where clear-cut heroes and villains are replaced by complicated histories and motivations. This is a pivotal and gripping entry that will leave fans utterly invested in the fates of Gregor, Luxa, and the future of the Underland.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction