“Are you afraid now?" said Gregor. "At times," she admitted. "But it is no worse than if I were in Regalia. You see, I was tired of constant fear, so I made a decision. Everyday when I wake I tell myself it will be my last. If you are not trying to hold on to time, you are not so afraid of losing it." Gregor thought this was the single saddest thing anyone had ever said to him. He couldn't answer. "And then, if you make it to bedtime, you feel the joy of cheating death out of one more day," she said. "Do you see?”
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Gregor the Overlander
In this adventure novel, Gregor, a seemingly ordinary boy, discovers a hidden world beneath the surface of his own. After falling through a trapdoor in his grandfather's attic, he finds himself in a world filled with creatures and dangers. As he navigates this new world, Gregor must learn to adapt and use his wits to survive and ultimately find a way back to his family. more
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Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an acclaimed American author, born on August 10, 1962. She is known for her unique literary style and profound thematic explorations, with her most famous work being the 'Hunger Games' series. more
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