hungergames

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ISBN: 978-0-439-02348-1 ©2008 374 pages R.L.- Points -

Good sections to read aloud: pp. 20-21 when Katniss’ sister is chosen in the reaping

Summary: In this fictional community set in the future, there are 12 districts. Every year, two children from each district (one male; one female) are pitted against each other in what is called “The Hunger Games.” Survival is key as the last remaining living child is the winner and receives an entirely different lifestyle once ‘home’ again. To boot, all of this is televised live. Katniss, our main character, isn’t chosen for her district, but her 12 year old sister is. To protect her sister, Katniss agrees to be the ‘tribute’ for District 12. Can she outlast 23 other “contestants” to be the sole survivor of the Hunger Games? Read to find out! This is the first book in the series, although I have no clue how the series will play out, it’s one to watch.

YA fiction-- survival/adventure; science fiction; television programs; interpersonal relations; contests

©Jennifer Lang - WDMS - 2009