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Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane
Suzanne Collins

Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane

Quick Answer

Read "Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane" as the 2nd book in the The Underland Chronicles sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Gregor The Overlander" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In his second adventure, eleven-year-old Gregor returns to the world beneath New York City to rescue his kidnapped sister, Boots, and fulfill a prophecy that will restore peace to the people, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders who populate the underworld.
Next Recommended Book

Gregor And The Curse Of The Warmbloods

Book #3 of 5 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

No specific reading order nuance; this is the second book. Gregor reluctantly returns to the Underland to embark on a quest to kill 'the Bane,' a dangerous Rat believed to be destined to conquer the Underland.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Underland Chronicles conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane before Gregor The Overlander?

No. We recommend reading Gregor The Overlander first. Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane required reading for the The Underland Chronicles?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Gregor And The Prophecy Of Bane is Gregor And The Curse Of The Warmbloods (Book #3).