cool! this book has 5 star ratings cos i think it's so interesting :-)
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 (2381)
Is it that good? our teacher wants us to choose a book for book report of 6th grade and I am dieting for a recommendation of a book
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The Hunger Games is a amazing book, truly the best way to get into adult/teen fiction. With a awesome plot and a very good storyline, Suzanne Collins has outdid herself with this book. Starting a new series to a page Turner and a gruesome and eventful book. The Hunger Games takes place in the late 21th century. In a country of dictatorship, and a hard and shallow life. 24 tributes from 12 districts must compete for their lives. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark will experience the time of their lives, with suspense, drama, and a unconditional case of love, will they make it through the Hunger Games know that blood will be shed, lives will be lost, and knowing that the power of the Captiol can over come them, do they choose to play by the rules, choose to find their own path. Will the 74th Hunger games be enough for the Captiol's satisfaction? Well find out in Suzzane Collins novel: The Hunger Games.
The best part of the book by far is the ploy twists. The short little one sentence chapter enders that leave you wanting more. The end of part one is a perfect example. It establishes a fake relationship between Katniss and Peeta that slowly turns real. The only thing stopping Hunger Games from getting a five star review is the ending I just found it lacked that classic Hunger Games "oomph." that I love. This would be a bigger problem if this was teh final book, but I'm assuming "Catching Fire" will pick back up on Susan Collin's suspenseful masterpiece. Overall, I appreciated the book for its delicious darkness and ability to somehow retain constant suspense.
OMG sooo good! It is pretty gory but 👍 for older readers!
Katniss Everdeen is taken from her home to be a tribute in the deadly Hunger Games after she volunteers for her sister. She will fight her way to success...we hope. Will Katniss survive in the arena along with 23 other tributes or die?
I don't recommend this book to kids under 10 or 11. it is really big and has some scary parts.
I am ten years old and I read this it's not that scary.
i'm 10 and i read this book. it's not that scary.
I am 13.... great
I love this book so much! I am a huge Hunger Games fan and I listen to the podcast Capitol Chatter and its and amazing way for me to get more Hunger Games content! I am team Peeta, he is just so amazing.
I liked this book, but there are a few creepy parts and a lot of people dying. probably it is best for older kids (tweens or teens) but maybe a few younger kids could read it. I read it in late 5th grade. I love Katniss though and I have read all four books but I have not seen the movies because they are likely too scary. Still, its a great book!
The movies are actually really good and probably nothing worse than you thought up for the book.
the first two books are the best but the other ones are okay too.
I re-read the series a couple days ago and wowwwwww I almost forgot how amazing it is!! I love love love the 1st & 2nd, the 3rd I don't like too much but still enjoyed it. PLEASE read this!! The series is absolutely incredible!! Probably for more mature readers, but I won't name an age because it really depends on you. These are a must-read!!!!!!!!!! <3