The action and adventure continue in the second book in Suzanne Collinss 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.Gregors 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. show more