Under the Mountain

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Summary: A Brilliant Book
Review: Maurice Gee's book Under the Mountain is an amazing book. It was first read to me when I was only about eight years old, and I just found a copy and re-read it. Rachel and Theo Matheson are twins, and apart from having red hair, they seem to be perfectly normal kids. Until they visit Auckland and are encountered by a strange old man, and a couple of freaky neighbours. The twins discover that they are a crucial part in the war between two alien races. Rachel and Theo learn that only red-haired twins can save their world from destruction by huge, powerful alien creatures. This is a great book, and I'd recommend it to people of all ages. I know my parents liked it just as much as my brother and me. The characters are believable, and the plot is well thought out. Although I prefer Maurice Gee's O series, I still love this book.

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Summary: The TV series was also great!
Review: Sadly I have never been able to get my hands on a copy of the book, but I saw the TV series when I was 6, and it certainly made a lasting impression on me. Great story, great atmosphere! I still vividly remember scenes from it...