The Underground is the sixth book in the Left Behind: The Kids series, by Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, with contributions from Chris Fabry. It was originally released in September of 1999. This novella along with three others were later released in the compilation volume, Pursued (Left Behind: The Kids).
Plot introduction[]
Synopsis retrieved from back of the book.
The Young Trib Force unleashes the power of the printed page through an underground newspaper at Nicolae Carpathia High School.
School authorities are enraged after only a few copies of the first edition are distributed. After Judd Thompson Jr. devises a plan to distribute a copy of it to every student in the school, the authorities search with a vengeance for the kids responsible.
Plot summary[]
The first chapter begins with Vicki Byrne waking up with a start at 4 AM. She could not push from her mind her friend Shelly Malloy.
Characters in The Underground[]
Original Members of The Young Tribulation Force[]
Other Members of The Young Tribulation Force[]
- John Preston
- Mark Eisman
- Shelly Malloy (becomes a believer)
Other Believers[]
- Bruce Barnes
- Chloe Steele
- Coach Greg Handlesman
- Cameron Williams (voice)
- Donny Moore
- Raymie Steele (picture only)
Global Community[]
Unbelievers[]
- Laverne Jenness
- Mrs. Malloy (only appearance)
- Mrs. Waltonen
- Mr. Carlson (only appearance)
- Mr. Shellenberger (last appearance)
- 6 unnamed unbelievers (only appearances, deaths)
POVs[]
Trivia[]
- The Young Tribulation Force start a newspaper at Nicolae Carpathia High School called The Underground.
- Only appearance of Mrs. Malloy.
- Bruce Barnes reveals to Judd Thompson Jr., Vicki Byrne, Lionel Washington, and Ryan Daley that there is another secret believer at Nicolae Carpathia High School.
- First appearance of Ryan's dog, Phoenix.
- Judd told Lionel that a newspaper would be made for Global Community Middle School, but that never happened.
- Chloe Steele introduces herself to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. She also reunites with Ryan.
- In the book, Ryan found Phoenix alone. In the dramatic audio presentation, both Ryan and Lionel found Phoenix.
Deaths[]
- 6 unnamed unbelievers