its one of the best books i've ever read. but, a lot of people are not allowed to read it for the violence. like my sister for example. one day she asked what it was and i gave her the stupidest anwer ever. that a bunch of hungry people go and play games for food. so when you talk abou this book you should really be careful who you talk to about it
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)
By Suzanne Collins
Book 1 of 3 in the
The Hunger Games Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 5.3 | 99750 |
Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don't live to see the morning?
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.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 9780439023481
ISBN-10: 0439023483
Published on 9/14/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 384
Book Reviews (2387)
This book is one of the most interesting books i've ever read
This book is so good that you cant put it down without finishing it first. The bond between katniss and her sister is so strong that she risks her life in the hunger games for her. The actual games are so intense to read and keeps you on edge. You just want katniss to survive the games. So thrilling and emotional!
I love this book, I think it is action packed and is enticing I think that they could've definitely added more plot twist in the book to leave readers ready for the next but Is overall a great book. I would recommend this book for readers 10-17 because I think the complexion in the words are harder to read for some younger audiences. Since that is the case I think 10 is a good age to start because, you really start getting into reading higher level books and after 17 I don't think you would be as enticed to read it as much some people would but that is my personal opinion.
The Hunger Games. A wonderful happy game full of food... aka paradise. NOPE. The Hunger Games is a televised event that happens every year in Panem. (a dystopian north america) It starts with a dreaded 'ceremony' called the reaping. Where they choose two children to participate in the games. Two from each district. It started when district 13 rebelled against the capitol. When Katniss Everdeen is chosen she is terrified about what the future holds for her. But when she starts a suprising friendship with her district buddy, peeta. Will Katniss survive the hunger games of will she fall de.ad like the past children. Find out by reading this amazing book. It's more for 11-15 year olds because of the violence, cursing, kissing, and in general adult content. Five star book by Suzanne Collins.
I LOVE archery and adventure in the outdoors... I have always enjoyed war movies and books, also competitions, and really loved Lord of the Flies... I already watched The Hunger Games movies and was wondering would I like this books and also if the movies would spoil them?
(P.S. I'm going to be a freshman next year... is this book a little young??)
loving it
By far my all time favorite books. They are so amazing!
At first I only skim through the book and thought it is boring Then my friend read it and was into it so I read all of them My teacher has all of the books I admire Katniss courage
This book is AMAZING! Suzanne Collins is an amazing writer and her books are beyond words!