The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
Scholastic Australia 2010
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- family loyalty
- friendship
- prophecy vs. free will
- responsibility
- sacrifice
- trust
- disease and healing
About this book
In the third Underland adventure, Gregor returns below to face a deadly plague sweeping the warm-blooded creatures. With his toddler sister Boots and his mother alongside him, he must decipher a troubling prophecy and race to find a rare plant that may hold the cure. High-stakes quests, surprising creature alliances, and moral dilemmas test Gregor’s courage and loyalty. Ideal for middle-grade readers who love fast-paced fantasy with heart and family at its core.
Setting: the subterranean Underland beneath New York City—caverns, human cities, and a perilous jungle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods right for my child?
Yes — The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include courage, family loyalty, friendship.
How long does it take to read The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods takes around 7.0h to finish. The book has 69,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods has an AR quiz available, worth 10 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods?
The Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods has an AR reading level of 5, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.