Families who loved Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods by Suzanne Collins often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle-grade reader is beginning to grapple with the ethics of conflict or has a family member experiencing a serious illness. While set in a fantastical world of giant bats and spiders, the story centers on Gregor's very real emotional burden as he balances the needs of his sick mother and toddler sister with his terrifying duty as a warrior. It explores how we maintain our humanity when faced with an 'enemy' during a crisis. This third installment in the Underland Chronicles follows Gregor back to the subterranean world to stop a biological plague that threatens all warmblooded life. It is a sophisticated adventure that deals with themes of responsibility, scientific ethics, and the realization that leaders aren't always right. Because of the high stakes and descriptions of illness, it is best suited for children aged 9 to 13 who enjoy fast-paced action but are ready for deeper moral questions.
