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

About this book

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 true fate of the mice is revealed. It is something far more sinister than Gregor or Luxa had imagined -- and it points the way to the final prophecy he has yet to fulfill. Will Gregor's role as warrior be put to the test?

Reviews

Praise for Gregor and the Marks of Secret:

"The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers gasping." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Vivid description, expert pacing, and subtle character development all enhance this gripping fantasy adventure." -- The Horn Book

Praise for Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods:

"This immensely readable installment won't disappoint fans." -- The Horn Book

"Fast-paced, suspenseful.... A skillfully told adventure." -- Booklist

Praise for Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane:

"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." -- Booklist

Praise for Gregor the Overlander:

"Kids who love adventure books will find this one... hard to put down." -- The Boston Globe

* "Luminous, supremely absorbing." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Collins creates a fascinating, vivid, highly original world and a superb story to go along with it, and Gregor is endearing as a caring, responsible big brother who rises triumphantly to every challenge. This is sure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." -- Booklist

"In this accessible, almost-cinematic fantasy, Gregor and his two-year-old sister fall into an amazing underground world.... This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre." -- School Library Journal

* "Collins does a grand job of world-building... Unlike Gregor who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find [the Underland] to be a fantastically engaging place." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Cliffhanger chapter endings propel the story forward to its inevitable but nevertheless immensely satisfying conclusion, which, happily for readers, hints at more heart-pounding journeys to the center of the earth." -- The Horn Book

A New York Times bestselling series

A USA Today bestselling series

A Book Sense bestselling series