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Underwhere Books in Order

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Discover the Underwhere books by Bruce Hale in order, with summaries, series background, and a starting guide for this comic fantasy adventure.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Underwhere books in publication order

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5 books

1

Prince of Underwhere

by Bruce Hale

2007

Zeke, Stephanie, Hector, and Hector's sarcastic cat Fitz discover Underwhere, a bizarre world beneath their feet. When the evil Underlord threatens the human world, the kids must become heroes before they are ready.

2

Flyboy of Underwhere

by Bruce Hale

2008

The battle against the Underlord continues as Zeke and his friends face new dangers in Underwhere. Comic-book action, odd creatures, and a flying threat push the young heroes toward another unlikely rescue mission.

3

Pirates of Underwhere

by Bruce Hale

2008

Zeke, Stephanie, Hector, and Fitz head deeper into Underwhere, where pirates and the Underlord's plans create fresh trouble. The friends must use courage and quick thinking to keep their strange underground world from falling apart.

4

Fat Cat of Underwhere

by Bruce Hale

2009

Zeke, Stephanie, Hector, and Fitz return to the strange realm beneath their world. A new Underwhere threat forces the unlikely heroes to face danger, trust one another, and keep the Underlord's influence from spreading.

5

Mole Men of Underwhere

by Bruce Hale

2009

The kids' adventures in Underwhere lead them into another bizarre underground conflict involving the mysterious Mole Men. With sarcastic cat Fitz at their side, they must survive comic dangers and protect both worlds.

Underwhere books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Prince of Underwhere"

    Prince of Underwhere

    by Bruce Hale

    2007Underwhere, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Pirates of Underwhere"

    Pirates of Underwhere

    by Bruce Hale

    2008Underwhere, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Flyboy of Underwhere"

    Flyboy of Underwhere

    by Bruce Hale

    2008Underwhere, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Fat Cat of Underwhere"

    Fat Cat of Underwhere

    by Bruce Hale

    2009Underwhere, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Mole Men of Underwhere"

    Mole Men of Underwhere

    by Bruce Hale

    2009Underwhere, Book 5

Series background & context

The Underwhere books begin when Zeke, Stephanie, and their friend Hector discover that there is a whole world beneath the one they know. It is called Underwhere, and it is filled with strange creatures, goofy dangers, and problems that are much bigger than the kids expected.

Their most useful and least polite ally is Fitz, Hector’s sarcastic cat. Fitz has plenty to say about the children’s decisions, and he is usually nearby when a situation needs an extra dose of skepticism. Together, the group must navigate a place that is part fantasy kingdom, part underground maze, and part comic-book fever dream.

Things get weird below ground.

The central threat is the evil Underlord, who wants to take control of the human world. Zeke, Stephanie, Hector, and Fitz are hardly the obvious choice to stop him, but that is the point. They are ordinary kids pushed into an extraordinary situation, and each adventure asks them to be a little braver and more resourceful than before.

The books mix prose chapters with comic-book sections. That format fits the story’s fast, visual humor and gives readers a change of pace as the action moves from one bizarre encounter to another. The jokes are often broad, including plenty of playful wordplay around the series title, but the characters still face genuine risks.

Zeke is an important part of the ongoing story because Underwhere has a connection to his identity and role in that world. As the series continues, the children learn more about the Underlord’s plans and what they will have to do to stop them. The plot builds across the books, so this is a series best read in order.

Start with Prince of Underwhere.

That first adventure introduces the friends, Fitz, the underground world, and the threat that links the series. Pirates of Underwhere and Flyboy of Underwhere continue their struggle, while later stories expand the world with new foes and comic complications.

The tone is energetic, irreverent, and kid-friendly. Readers can expect secret worlds, reluctant heroics, talking animals, and cliffhanger-style action, with illustrations that make the fantasy feel close to a graphic novel. It is a good fit for children who like funny adventures but want more than a simple one-off quest.

Underwhere may be beneath everything, but it does not stay out of sight for long.

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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