'Untold Stories of the Little Prince' Voted Goodreads' Most Underrated Book of All Time

There's no shortage of fantastic novels lining bookshelves across the globe, whether you're in the mood for a spine-chilling horror story from Stephen King or a swashbuckling classic like Treasure Island.

As many great books as there are in the world today, it's also fair to say many of them frequently fail to obtain as steady an audience as they rightfully deserve. Fortunately, Goodreads' users helped curate a list of the most "seriously underrated books" ever printed, starting with a little-known novel from 2021.

At the very top of Goodreads' list, Nikola Misovic's Untold Stories of the Little Prince acts as a direct sequel to the now iconic 1943 literary tale, The Little Prince.

Set after the ends of the original story, the book follows the titular Little Prince's misadventures as he wanders through the desert, searching for a hidden forest.

"Along the way, he meets creatures who are struggling on their own journeys: a turtle racing with a hare, a desperate hedgehog crying because nobody can hug him, a grasshopper who believes his destiny is to grow wings, a wise buffalo, a withering flower growing from a crack in a rock and dreaming of floating in a lake…," Goodreads' description of the book reads.

"The Little Prince learns principal life lessons from the animals and plants. And, kind as he is, the boy tries to help them all. But who will help him return to his world and beloved rose?"

As Goodreads' users wrote in their assessment of the book, the story has a wonderful array of meaningful lessons ideal for audiences young and old alike.

"Books which are conversation starters are always great for children since they open up the avenues for them to express their feelings," opined one reader. "I recommend reading this book and discussing as well!"

"The Little Prince is one of my all-time favorite stories, so going into this book, I was a little nervous about expanding the world I love so much. But it took about two lines to realize that I had no reason to be," agreed another user. "Beautiful writing, poignant fables, so many quotable passages, and a wonderfully cozy atmosphere... Everything about this book is a perfect follow-up to the original. I truly cannot express how happy I felt reading it!"

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM.