Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane (The Underland Chronicles #2)

The action and adventure continue in the second book in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles!

Months have passed since Gregor first fell into the strange Underland beneath New York City, and he swears he will never go back. But he is destined to be a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane. The Underlanders know there is only one way to lure Gregor back to their world: by kidnapping his little sister, Boots.Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, and the rebellious princess, Luxa. They descend into the dangerous Waterway in search of the Bane, and Gregor knows what is at stake. If he does not fulfill the prophecy, his life, and the Underland, will never be the same. | "Gregor's fans will cheer the promise of future visits." -- The Horn Book"Collins crafts another edge-of-the-seat quest." --Kirkus Reviews"[An] exciting, fast-paced sequel to Gregor the Overlander . . . fans will not be disappointed with this exciting, action-packed sequel, whose ending suggests more adventures to come." BooklistA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIESA USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIESA BOOK SENSE BESTSELLING SERIES | Suzanne Collins is the inter­nationally bestselling author of the Hunger Games series, which also includes the novels The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Together, the books have sold over 100 million copies and were the basis for five popular films. Her other books include the acclaimed Underland Chronicles series, which begins with Gregor the Overlander, and the picture book Year of the Jungle, illustrated by James Proimos. To date, her books have been published in fifty-three languages around the world.