Gregor and the Code of Claw (Underland Chronicles - Book 5)

I love Suzanne Collins' writing. The Underland Chronicles are highly addictive, fast paced, and fun. They are filled with adventure and emotion. Just like with Hunger Games, I couldn't devour them fast enough.

Definitely a book I recommend. It is full of action and excitement and keeps you on the edge of your seat.not a book I recommend for ages under 10 though.some phrases could scare or freak them out. Example: the bane was so mad he lunged out and bit lapbloods head clean off her body. You see now? But other than that it is a awesome book by my favorite author, Suzanne Collins. Thanks for reading and I hope you accept my review and go off of it!!! Bye!

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The title of this review is written in the Code of Claw*, so you'll have to read the book and then listen for my scratching, scratching, scratching and the tapping, tapping, tapping, but I warn you - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!!

The fifth and final installment in the Underland Chronicles brings everything together in epic scale, as foretold by The Prophecy of Time. This prophecy contains two lines that everybody has been hiding from Gregor, the twelve year old New Yorker now known as the Warrior.

WHEN THE MONSTER'S BLOOD IS SPILLED,
WHEN THE WARRIOR HAS BEEN KILLED

As you can see, a grim fate awaits our hero - or does it? As readers of the series will know by now, the prophecies of Bartholomew of Sandwich are sometimes open to many interpretations, but as this one seems pretty cut and dried, Gregor has to make the decision to stay in the Underland, or return to the relative safety of the Overland.

Several factors limit his options, and this would have been a very short book had he chosen to flee, but things get even more complicated with the arrival of another member of the family down below, bearing bad tidings of those above.

Meanwhile, the Gnawers have joined forces with a long forgotten group of Underland creatures, and spurred on by the insane Bane, they have launched an all out war against Regalia. An alliance has been formed between the Humans, Fliers, Crawlers, and Nibblers, with a little help from the neutral Spinners, but the key to their survival lies in breaking the Code of Claw, which the Gnawers are using to transmit information.

Be warned that lots of blood and other fluids are shed in this final episode, but there are also lots of surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant, that neatly wrap everything up by the closing chapters. The ending may or may not be what you've been hoping for, but there's no doubt that The Underland Chronicles is one of the most imaginative and ground breaking series available in current children's fiction. You'll need to read the first four books before tackling this one, but at least now you can read them one after the other and not have to wait like those of us who have avidly followed the series from book one.

Highly recommended for young readers, and those who are young at heart.

Amanda Richards, May 1, 2007

*The simplified version straight from the Tree of Transmission

A huge war takes place in Regalia, as humans battle the Bane's rats for supremacy. The story is full of Gregor's courage, Ripred's cleverness, Ares' friendship and everything that worth reading about!

I really enjoy the Gregor overlander series and am looking forward to reading more. Im a mom of two boys so i read this series in order to get an idea if it was appropriate for my kids. This series is a better fit for younger audience (i read mrs collins mockingjay series and loved it...not for a younger crowd though)

I loved this entire series. I was invested in each of the character's stories and the ending was perfect! This is one of those rare stories I find myself regretting the end of - my idea of a fantastic tale!

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I thought this book (Series) was very good! It was entertaining, suspenseful, sad at times, (which I feel is always necessary in a good book) and all over just a good story! The reason I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is ONLY because the book and series is SLIGHTLY Kidd-ish. Definently targeted a younger audience but was still well enough written that it kept my attention all the way to book 5. I recommend these books to anyone!

I feel these books are wonderful the way they are written takes me right into Gregor's adventure's. This is my second time reading them.Seems to me any age would love these books,I'm 56 by the way lol They are an easy read and all to soon over sniff sniff
When's your next book comming out. I can't wait

This book was simply amazing. You get really attached to the characters and plot, and end up really enjoying the book. The only baby thing is at the end where you don't know what happens next. Other than that it is amazing.