When an abandoned cat and her kittens share the Underneath with Ranger, a hound dog, a strong bond between them is formed. One day, Gar Face, the dog's mean owner, spotted one of the kittens that had come out of the Underneath. Gar Face grabbed the kitten and his mother and threw them in the water. Puck was left to fend for himself, but made a promise to find his twin cat and Ranger. When Gar Face tries to use Ranger as bait to capture the King Alligator, Puck gathers all his courage to save his friend. The three animals think they are finally free, but suddenly they see Grandmother Moccasin. To their relief, Grandmother saw the love the animals shared. Grandmother broke the chain that bound Ranger for many years. In her novel, Kathi Appelt, told two stories simultaneously. The story of Grandmother Mocassin, and the daughter she lost takes place one thousand years before Ranger and his cat family. Both stories come together when after a thousand years Grandmother is able to break free from the jar she was in. In addition, we see the theme of love develop in an unexpected, but magical way.
Watch the book trailer for The Underneath:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eZ4Ds1Yub3Q
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