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The third installment of New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles, in which Gregor must stop a plague from spreading through the Underland, will feature fresh new cover art, coming July 1st!
Gregor's adventures continue in Book 3 of the New York Times bestselling series by author Suzanne Collins.
With two prophecies fulfilled, Gregor is now focused on the Prophecy of ...more
Gregor's adventures continue in Book 3 of the New York Times bestselling series by author Suzanne Collins.
With two prophecies fulfilled, Gregor is now focused on the Prophecy of ...more
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Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods (Underland Chronicles, #3), Suzanne Collins
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods is an epic fantasy children's novel by Suzanne Collins. It is the third book in The Underland Chronicles, and was first published by Scholastic in 2005. The novel takes place a few months after the events of the preceding book, in the same subterranean world known as the Underland. In this installment, the young protagonist Gregor is once again recruited by the Underland's inh ...more
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods is an epic fantasy children's novel by Suzanne Collins. It is the third book in The Underland Chronicles, and was first published by Scholastic in 2005. The novel takes place a few months after the events of the preceding book, in the same subterranean world known as the Underland. In this installment, the young protagonist Gregor is once again recruited by the Underland's inh ...more
Might be my favorite book in the series so far. I love the characters. Gregor, Luxa, Boots, Temp, Ripred, and Ares are all great. And I can totally understand why Ripred is Suzanne Collins's favorite character.
Since this series is for a younger audience, it's a bit more lighter and funnier than The Hunger Games. But really, it's not that much different. Sad things happen. There's war and hunger and death. And there's creepy stuff too. (Like with what happened to a bat in the previous book or the ...more
Since this series is for a younger audience, it's a bit more lighter and funnier than The Hunger Games. But really, it's not that much different. Sad things happen. There's war and hunger and death. And there's creepy stuff too. (Like with what happened to a bat in the previous book or the ...more
These books are supposed to be aimed at grades 4-6. I am therefore so very glad I have an 11-year old daughter, because otherwise I wouldn't have a good excuse to read this series--except that they're wildly entertaining and read as easily as putting down the tastiest junk food. As it is, we're having a blast tearing through them as part of our summer. She likes me to read first, because I'm a little better at holding back spoilers, but she's right behind me. The only problem: I'm now into book
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Why is life so hard for poor Gregor?! :(
While I was considering what I would say about this review, I thought, "I'll give it four stars," and I thought of some very good reasons why I deducted that one star. But, shucks, who am I kidding? I don't exactly know where this love of middle grade fiction has come from, but I'm such a sucker for it.
Yes, there are things that I can say weren't as great as previous entries into this series. It seems like we spent less time with the main characters in this one. The entire story zooms right by ...more
Yes, there are things that I can say weren't as great as previous entries into this series. It seems like we spent less time with the main characters in this one. The entire story zooms right by ...more
There's a bit of a formula with the Gregor books.
1. Gregor has a dull home life and the beginning has to remind you of this. His family has real-life problems with money, food, and everything else.
2. For some stupid reason, Gregor finds himself in the Underland again along with his useless 2-year-old sister.
3. Some kind of issue goes down with the humans in the Underland.
4. Gregor, the chosen one, must go on a quest in order to resolve the issue. He battles random creatures and his sister must g ...more
1. Gregor has a dull home life and the beginning has to remind you of this. His family has real-life problems with money, food, and everything else.
2. For some stupid reason, Gregor finds himself in the Underland again along with his useless 2-year-old sister.
3. Some kind of issue goes down with the humans in the Underland.
4. Gregor, the chosen one, must go on a quest in order to resolve the issue. He battles random creatures and his sister must g ...more
This series was made to be used as a literary tool for helping kids understand war. I’m just convinced of that. They are amazing, I am so stressed for the characters while reading these, apprehensive of what I see looming in their futures, and that’s a pretty big reaction for books created for twelve year olds. Specifically this book deals with reparations, racism, the effects of long-endured wars and hatreds in shaping culture, the dangers of pacificism, and biological warfare.
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THIS. BOOK. IS. INCREDIBLE.
Definitely my favourite so far of the series.
I'm still in shock and I can't believe what happened (even though I sort of knew it was heading there).
The ending...I am so sad. And mad. But mostly sad. And worried. Honestly, poor Gregor never gets break. He has to struggle just to get by in the real world, and then he's constantly being dragged into the Underland. Everyone is suffering. His poor dad, his sister Lizzie, and his mom. Only Boots is happy and oblivious and s ...more
Definitely my favourite so far of the series.
I'm still in shock and I can't believe what happened (even though I sort of knew it was heading there).
The ending...I am so sad. And mad. But mostly sad. And worried. Honestly, poor Gregor never gets break. He has to struggle just to get by in the real world, and then he's constantly being dragged into the Underland. Everyone is suffering. His poor dad, his sister Lizzie, and his mom. Only Boots is happy and oblivious and s ...more
I really enjoyed this 3rd installment of the Underland Chronicles. It might even be my favorite in the series so far. I liked the plot and the major twist in the end and I loved how fast-paced the whole thing was. This managed to break my heart a bit which didn't surprise me at all because, you know, Suzanne Collins. Weirdly(?) Ripread has became my favorite character. I see him as Haymitch Abernathy of this series. :D
Cute series and perfekt to listen to on a sunny day sitting outside a cafe drinking coffee - and that is just what I did :-)
A quick recap if you haven't been paying attention up until now: this is the third book in a five-book cycle, the first two books were good (but not great), it's by the author of The Hunger Games, and if you haven't read The Hunger Games, you're making remarkably terrible use of your time on this Earth.
All caught up? Good.
This book is probably my least favorite that Collins has written. That's not to say it's bad, but it's just not as entertaining as her other books have been, for a number of re ...more
All caught up? Good.
This book is probably my least favorite that Collins has written. That's not to say it's bad, but it's just not as entertaining as her other books have been, for a number of re ...more
Sep 15, 2010
Erica
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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other-worlds,
sisters,
evil-creatures,
fantasy,
unengaging,
audiobook,
men-and-boys,
meh
Have these Underlanders ever, since Mr. Sandwich took them below, had a non-prophecy day? It seems to me that Gregor is always hopping down the air shaft to go fufill some underground prophecy and no one bats an eye (or eyes a bat, ha ha ha), like prophecy-fulfilling is a daily thing, something everyone knows about and engages in from birth. Like breathing and eating. It makes me think that Sandwich and others scheduled every day from now until the series ends with prophecy-doing.
Getting Gregor ...more
Getting Gregor ...more
I've been on the point of swearing off series because they just seem to drag me on and on without giving me the fulfillment of a journey from exposition through a climax to a conclusion that I expect from a book. It was such a relief to be in the hands of an author who knows what they are doing and can create satisfying story that stands on its own two feet even when it is part of a series.
I'm getting very attached to Gregor and Co. Each character is distinct and memorable--they feel real becau ...more
I'm getting very attached to Gregor and Co. Each character is distinct and memorable--they feel real becau ...more
This is a great installment in this series. I don't think it could stand alone very well, but the moving of the overall plot is fantastic, as is the story within this volume. I loved the new characters, and was sad to lose a few of them, but happy that we will get to continue to read about a few more. The action is consistent and engaging, the characters are relatable and well-developed.
Warning, though: my skin was crawling through a large portion of this book. With all that Suzanne Collins has ...more
Warning, though: my skin was crawling through a large portion of this book. With all that Suzanne Collins has ...more
I really am enjoying this series. In fact I think they are getting a bit better each time. I think Collins was really learning how to grip her readers with the first one, and now is picking up speed. Her ability to grip your emotions is becoming stronger. Great storyline this time. Gregor must return to the Underland this time to fulfull the prophecy of blood. A plague has gripped the Underland nations and it will be up to Gregor to help find the cure. Only this time it hits far more close to ho
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This is by far my favorite in the series, you really get to see how HIGH the stakes are. The action builds up there is so so much character development. I love literally everyone (which can only be said about maybe four other series). The writing is fantastic and very easy for little eleven year old me to read for the first time, and now 5 years later to still be able to love this for what it is. Luxa is a badass.
This is the least favorite in the series for my daughter, but she still liked it. She thought it was a little confusing, and didn't like the end (view spoiler), and she wished there would've been more explanation where the plague and the cure were concerned.
"You may come home at any time. Know this. There are many ways to occupy yourself. You would not have to fight!" said Vikus.
"Vikus, I cannot--" stammered Hamnet.
"You can! Only think about it. Think of the child. If something should happen to you. What do you do here [the jungle] that you could not do there [Regalia]?"
"I do no harm," said Hamnet. "I do no more harm."
Ah, Hamnet. Beautiful, precious Hamnet.
Sometimes, you're introduced to a character out of nowhere, and they're only present for su ...more
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods is comprised of what most refer to the second book syndrome in that the story served more as a stable foot for the developing plotline. Even so, the story sufficed, the characters were unique in their own right, and the overall tone was adventurous to some extent.
What this book offered more of, in retrospect, was a fiery explosion of tension and shock-inducing moments where I found myself asking what the contents of the book are actually trying to conv ...more
For any Hunger Games fan, the earlier Suzanne Collins series is a worthwhile read. While it doesn't have the depth of THG, and is written for a younger age group (11-12 year olds), it carries many of the same themes as THG: the conflict between different groups, poverty vs wealth, violence and war. In fact, I would consider this series to be more violent and have more death, but the majority of it happens between animal species such as bats, rats, and spiders, and then humans. Various warfare is
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It has been a while since Gregor and Boots have been in the underland. When he is summoned by the rats to overtake a new quest to find the cure of the curse of the warmbloods which came from when they returned from their last quest that has infected his bonded bat companion, Gregor and Boots with his mother return only to endanger his mother with the disease. Will Gregor be able to save his mother and the others from this deadly virus? Read on and Find out for yourself.
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These books are an amazing middle grades, so unique and beautifully written. I love how these books show up how messed the society is. You can transform any of the societies in the underworld to those in our owns, how the "pure" people cannot accept those with different skin color or a different religion.
feels like a "must-read" for country leaders. telling them how they should be, act and think.
Suzanne Collins sounds like an amazing person
feels like a "must-read" for country leaders. telling them how they should be, act and think.
Suzanne Collins sounds like an amazing person
Enjoyed! A bit slow at the beginning but picked up and got quite interesting. Still surprised by the amount of violence. I wish Solovet had been executed with Neveeve. I do not care for Solovet. And Hazard is without his daddy :C Still waiting for Twitchtip to return and thankful that they found Luxa & Aurora. I am shocked that they left Gregor's mom in the underland and is he gonna tell his neighbor?! Can't wait to find out.
Firstly I know that I have never been the target audience for this series but did enjoy the first two books, using them as fluff reads, between books with more substance. However this will be the last book I will read of the series. The writing is too formulated and after the first book nothing new was ever really brought into the story.
I am really loving this series.
95 points/100 (5 stars/5)
My son really enjoyed this book of the series.
On to the next...
On to the next...
Feb 02, 2019
bubbabooks
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
books-i-kept,
fantasy
Another great addition to the underland chronicles. I loved getting to see more of the world in this installment and I loved meeting new creatures (lizards and ants). Temp has remained my favorite character throughout all the installments so far. This book was different from the previous two because to me personally, this book was a much darker book then the last two. The main plot in this is Gregor trying to find the cure for a plague in the underland. Through this he ventures to the jungle and
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As a big fan of the Gregor series I was very excited to read this! Gregor and Boots must go back to the Underland because a terrible plague is harming all the Warmbloods. Gregor and Boots must go on another quest to find the cure accompanied by Ripred, Lapblood, and Mange (gnawers) and Temp. With another prophecy, Gregor and the other questers are in for another adventure! This is a hands down five star book! ❤📖 I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
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I think this series gets better with each book. I am reading this aloud to my 11 year old and my 8 year old tunes in every once in a while. This books leaves off with you knowing that Gregor will again travel to the Underland. I am eager to hear what happens next!
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Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little B ...more
Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little B ...more
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“Nerrissa? You believe her? Well, you at least have to credit her with a certain instability! Remember when she told you that I was going to take over the Fount with and army of Lobsters?" said Ripred.
You did try to take over the Fount with an army of Lobsters." said Vikus.
Yes, yes, but it was years before she was born. My point is, she flip-flops in and out of time like a fish in shallow waters." answered Ripred.”
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You did try to take over the Fount with an army of Lobsters." said Vikus.
Yes, yes, but it was years before she was born. My point is, she flip-flops in and out of time like a fish in shallow waters." answered Ripred.”
“turn and turn and turn again
you see the what, but not the when
remedy and wrong entwine
and so they form a single vine”
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you see the what, but not the when
remedy and wrong entwine
and so they form a single vine”
