“His dad said even the cavemen had geniuses among them. Somebody had thought up the wheel.”
Suzanne Collins book Gregor the Overlander
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Gregor the Overlander is a children's epic fantasy novel. The book was written by Suzanne Collins and was published in 2003 as the first book of The Underland Chronicles. It was received well by critics, and was listed as one of New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing. It was featured by the U.S. National Public Radio in 2005. Scholastic has rated the book's "grade level equivalent" as 4.9 and the book's lexile score as 630L, making it reading-level-appropriate for the average fourth or fifth grader.The novel has been published in several languages and is available as both an audiobook and ebook. Its United Kingdom edition was published under the alternate title Gregor and the Rats of the Underland.
“If you are not trying to hold on to time, you are not so afraid of losing it.”
Suzanne Collins book Gregor the Overlander
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Suzanne Collins book Gregor the Overlander
Variant: You see, I tired of constant fear, so I made a decision. Every day when I wake I tell myself that it will be my last. If you are not trying to hold on to time, you are not so afraid of losing it.
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“Courage only counts when you can count.”
Suzanne Collins book Gregor the Overlander
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