Doug Underbelly has stepped down as King of the Mole People. No more Slug, Stone, Mole, or Mushroom underlings. And no more underground fight club. The only thing standing between Doug and normality is the creaky old mansion surrounded by gravestones he calls home.

But normal doesn’t come so easy-if Doug won’t be King of the Mole People, the universe will find a way to make him be king of the dance committee and king of the backyard cleanup. And then the Slugs (a different species) begin to revolt, and Doug is pulled under to restore order. Can it be done? Let’s just say: one Slug egg at a time.

Christy Ottaviano Books