Boy Underground

Written by Isabelle Marinov · Illustrated by Paula Zorite

An autistic boy ventures into Paris's underground, seeking belonging.

3.9 Goodreads · 57 ratings

320 pages· 620L

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Bookroo's summary

Hugo, an autistic boy who finds solace in darkness and maps, embarks on a daring journey into the hidden world beneath Paris. As he navigates secret tunnels and evades danger, Hugo seeks a place where he truly belongs. Will he find more than just the quiet he craves? What treasures or truths lie in the shadows of the catacombs? Hugo's adventure promises unexpected discoveries and challenges that test his courage and resolve.

From the publisher

Boy Underground is a powerful adventure story about Hugo, an autistic boy who decides to go all the way into the Paris underground to find a place where he belongs. For Hugo, the world can be too loud and bright. He likes the quiet. He likes the dark. And he loves maps. When Hugo learns that there’s a whole other world under Paris, a network of tunnels, quarries and catacombs mapped beneath his feet, he sets off on an adventure. Navigating secret passages, narrowly escaping robbers and returning to old friends, Hugo discovers more than just buried treasure …

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