Rowling's Harry Potter series.Īfter the publication of Gregor the Overlander in 2003, Collins moved with her family to rural Connecticut. Stimola represented Collins throughout the publication of each book in the series, including Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods, and helped to bolster Collins's confidence during the "Harry wave" - her name for the "skewed publisher expectations about what constitutes a success" that resulted from the publication of J. Upon seeing a sample of that first book, Stimola immediately agreed to represent Collins and sent the book's manuscript to Scholastic.
Proimos also recommended her to his literary agent, Rosemary Stimola. She was encouraged by colleague James Proimos to begin writing children's books, and started the manuscript of Gregor the Overlander shortly thereafter. You can click on the NPR link and listen to the interview.The Underland Chronicles was first conceived by author Suzanne Collins while working as a television screenwriter for Generation O!. Gregor the Overlander was chosen by the wonderful librarian/author Nancy Pearl for the NPR piece Adventures to Read All Through the Summer. 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 fast-paced, detailed narrative features vivid battle scenes (complete with gore), dangerous alliances, some frighteningly close calls, and the sobering death of comrades-in-arms. "This is an engrossing adventure for fantasy fans and for those new to the genre."
"A refreshing combination of sensitive characters, innovative devices, and an unusual setting make this an appealing purchase for younger fantasy fans." "ure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans." "Collins does a grand job of world-building, with a fine economy of words…Unlike Gregor, who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find to be a fantastically engaging place." Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting. "Gregor's luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land of giant cockroaches, rideable bats, and violet-eyed humans.
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