The Hunger Games

By: Suzanne Collins, 485 pp.

I have not read such a great book in a very long time! It is riveting, exciting, and an emotional ride! I plan on buying the triology for my daughter's next birthday!

There is so much happening in The Hunger Games that it would make for a great book discussion.

Sixteen year old, Katniss Everdeen, lives with her sister, Primrose (Prim), and her mother in a place called District 12 - just one part of a future North America. Once a year the rulers hold a televised "game"/battle among each of the districts (12 total) where each district must draw out one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 to 18 to be prepared for this battle. There is usually only one winner, but this year things change a bit. Katniss' sister, Prim (12), was chosen. However, Katniss stands in to take her place. Does Katniss survive the battle? Find out when you read "The Hunger Games!" I am excited to get to read second in the series "Catching Fire." The third in the series is "Mockingjay." Oh and wait, the movie "The Hunger Games" comes out in March, 2012!