The Girl (age 11) got an A+ in reading class on the book talk she did for The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (read my review), which she finally finished over the weekend. (She is reading several books at once, as her attention is easily called away from one book by the cover of another.) This is what she presented to the class (no spoilers):
“No, Katniss! No! You can’t go!”
“Prim, let go,” I say harshly, because this is upsetting me and I don’t want to cry.
(from The Hunger Games, page 23)
Katniss is one of the main characters in The Hunger Games. After Prim’s name is drawn for the Hunger Games, Katniss thinks her sister is too weak and would not outlast the other 23 contestants in a game in which the players fight to the death, so Katniss takes her place. The other main character is Peeta, the baker’s son. One boy and one girl in each district go to the Hunger Games, and Peeta was the boy tribute from District 12. The setting is in the future, on a train and in a forest, which is the Hunger Games arena.
I think the most interesting part of the book was when Katniss finds Peeta injured and nearly dead near the stream, and she nurses him back to health even though the rules say only one of them can survive. I think junior high students (and others) who like action, suspense, and excitement would adore The Hunger Games.
Disclosure: The Girl borrowed my copy of The Hunger Games. I am an IndieBound affiliate and an Amazon associate.
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Terrific review! I started this book a while ago, but never finished it. I will try to get back to it soon-ish.
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“adore” I love that word. I think she did great.
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I enjoyed this book as well and am working on Mockingjay now. The first book is my favorite so far. Great review!
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Congratulations to The Girl! My husband loved this book but I haven’t read it yet.
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Yay for The Girl and A+! Nicely reviewed!
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An A 😀 Good work!
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I agree, her nursing him back to health said a lot about her character.
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Congrats to The Girl on her A+. That’s awesome! Great review as well. I enjoyed this story. Now I need to read the rest of the series. Why isn’t it surprising that The Girl is drawn away to other book covers – I wonder where she gets that from. Lol.
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That’s awesome, I love it when kids love reading! I was that kid – we didn’t have a TV, but we did have lots and lots of books. Congrats to The Girl on her A+. I can’t wait until my girl (age 8) is reading books like that!
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I agree that it is a good fit for that age group. I’m quite curious about what they will do with the violence when it hits the big screen.
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Congrats on the girl and her A+. That is great 🙂
This book sounds good, I’ve had my eye on this series for some time. Very nice review!
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Congrats to the girl on her A+ and her evaluation of the book!
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You are absolutely right…..I have many students that adore this book! Great review 😀
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Terrific review! I haven’t read this book yet but have it on my wishlist. The Girl’s review convinces me all the more that I need to read this book, the sooner the better!
I love how The Girl is totally following in mom’s footsteps. When she’s older, what fun it’ll be to discuss your thoughts on books you have both read, recommend books to each other and share your books!
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So when is the Girl going to start her own book blog?
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She wants to, but I’m making her wait til she’s a bit older. 🙂
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Good job and congrats to the Girl. Speaking in front of the class can be daunting. So glad she liked the book and hope her other books are just as good.
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Thanks, everyone! The Girl is always thrilled and flattered that you stop by to read her reviews!
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So happy to see more kids reading The Hunger Games! They’re fabulous reads. (Looks like The Girl might have a future in reviewing!!)
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