"May the odds be ever in your favor"- She had been dreading this day, not only Katniss but the rest of Panem. Today was the annual drawing of the Hunger Games, the televised fight to the death. The drawing is for between ages 12-18. Katniss's little sister, Primrose (Prim), would be in the drawing for the first time as she was now 12. On your first drawing, you only have one slip with your name on it in (unless you sign up for tesserae, otherwise known as volunteer food rationing given by the government). Each year, you have one extra slip. Katniss had assured Prim that she would not be picked, that it was one in many slips. She couldn't have been picked. But to Katniss's dread, she was. Katniss knew she couldn't let her sister join. The four words she spoke next are how this story begins- "I volunteer as tribute." This book was interesting, and every page made me want to read more and see what would happen next. I rate this book 5/5, and recommend it to people who love to read dystopian or utopian books.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)
By Suzanne Collins
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 5.3 | 99750 |
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual 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. But Katniss has been close to dead before - and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Collins delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present.
Book Reviews (2387)
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I think that the book is amazing , the fake love Katniss printed in during the games might just start a real one
I have no idea what this book is about but it seems awesome . so many people told me if i like harry potter i should read the hunger games.the people in the book club say it is good so i will believe them and i will read the book they want me too read .
This book was seriously amazing. If you are into a strong girl heroine. And a dystopian society that they have to overcome, this book will definitively be a favorite. When I first saw this book, I actually was pretty hesitant to read it. Turns out its amazing and its now in my top 5 book series that I love.
Oh my god it's the best book I've ever read! for this book, not the series, the book has a bit cruel bits but just enough to make this book entertaining..... I sound like does crazy Capitols...... and anyway, it's also very funny and makes you roll your eyes or blink to contain tears. Overall, 4.8stars.
WOO WOOO! AWESOME!
Love this book! It’s the best book I’ve ever read before!
the movie is super great my sister has the book
the hunger games i love this series they are great but this one is my favorite book out of the series and the movies are great
One of the best. The other ones in the series are the other two.