• Theme: School, Adventure, Magic, Teamwork
• Style: Fast-paced, mysterious, and full of humor
• Age: 7+ years

• Children who love school stories with fantastic elements
• Teachers who want to work in groups, focusing on friendship and cooperation
• Parents looking for a clever, magical read for the summer or the beginning of the year

• Turns the anxiety of the new class into an adventure
• Introduces concepts such as trust, judgment, and autonomy without didacticism
• The "Downstairs" School serves as a symbol of self-discovery
• The illustrations enhance the element of surprise and keep the mystery alive

Discuss:

• “What would you do if you found a hidden door in your school?”

• “What does it mean to work as a team when no one knows what to do?”

Ask the child:

• “What would your own ‘underground school’ be like?”

• “Which hero would you like to have on your team – and why?”

Play/Create:

• Create a map of the ‘Underground School’ with rooms, secret entrances, and magical objects

• Write together a ‘Survival Guide for Schools with Secrets’

• Invent your own teachers… with very strange powers

Antonis Mylonakis was born in Athens in 1986. From a young age, he wrote stories, usually featuring his sister as the main character, and he continues to do so to this day. He has been involved in theater and television and has written books for children, teenagers, and adults. His work is characterized by imagination, emotional depth, and a tender perspective on human relationships. His first novel for adults, "Hippocampus," stood out for its quality and immediacy, and it was also nominated for a literary award by Klepsydra magazine.