The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 

I realize that I am one of the last people at this school to read Collins's The Hunger Games, but that will not stop me from blogging about how much I love it!  Not only is this book incredible popular amongst the students here at NCJH, but I was hearing about it from my friends and coworkers as well! I was not disappointed.  I simply could not put the book down. (Don't you love it when that happens?)

Katniss Everdeen, a citizen of District 12, has volunteered to fight in the Hunger Games in order to spare her younger sister Prim.  The Hunger Games, designed by the government to keep the citizens of Panem in line, are a televised battle between 24 tributes from all of the districts.  The participants fight to the death, as the rest of the country watches on TV. Katniss, considered an underdog, is determined to win despite her growing disdain for the government and leaders that are forcing kids to compete.   

This book is fast-paced and full of action, but here is also a little romance and some really great characters - something for everyone.  I can't wait to start Catching Fire and to see how the movie compares to the book!  Let me know what you love most about the Hunger Games.