In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of
Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long
ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of
the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl
to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games," a
fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who
lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death
sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The
terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one
thing is constant: kill or be killed.
This book is said to be for ages 12 and up.
Rachel's Thoughts: I have to be honest, I was so enthralled with this story that there may have been a kiss or two, and I really don't remember because the pacing moves so quickly. It's just that good. I think this is a great one to read along with your teen and then
afterward discuss the underlying topics such as poverty, dysfunctional
government and the fact that extreme power corrupts extremely. I also
really liked Katniss' character and how strong she is, able to hunt, and
protect herself. I thought the author did a
wonderful job at showing us the warrior in Katniss without making
her into a blood thirsty conqueror. This is one of those books that I not only bought after reading the library copy, but I went out and bought the trilogy set...in hard back. I have allowed my own daughter to read this series and now she is a Hunger Games fanatic! So is my husband. :) I gave this book 5 bookmarks.
Lakela's Thoughts: This is my new favorite book! I loved everything about it, the story, the characters, everything. I'm addicted. I gave this book 5 bookmarks.
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