The Secret World of Og by Pierre Berton is a classic Canadian children's book that follows the story of a small school-age boy who discovers a secret underground world through a hatch in the floor. The boy encounters a small man who leads him into a mysterious realm filled with adventures, including encounters with creatures and giant mushrooms. The book is described as captivating and engaging for young readers, sparking their imagination with its vividly described world.
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There are medium content warnings, including fantasy violence that may be intense for some readers, such as scenes of danger involving characters.
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The series follows the five Berton children, Penny, Pamela, Peter, Patsy, and baby Paul (better-known as "The Pollywog") as they discover and explore a vast,mysterious world of caverns and rivers hidden beneath a trapdoor in the floor of their clubhouse.
In their subterranean adventures, they befriend the little green inhabitants called Ogs, share their worldly knowledge with them, and, at the same time, gain a little wisdom themselves.
The series is directed by Paul Schibli who also directed the long-running CBC series The Raccoons .
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