This ultra-popular series follows the exploits of a young girl, Katniss Everdeen, in a post-apocalyptic North America. Amidst the action and adventure is also mingled a love triangle (including male participant in the games, Peeta) and political unrest. The inner workings of a young girl's mind with respect to relationships with the opposite sex and the bizarre nature of romance is particularly intriguing. In book 2, "Catching Fire," Katniss is required again to perform in the Hunger Games due to a twist in the rules by the rulers in the Capital. Rumors of unrest in the other districts are filtering in as she and Peeta prepare to re-enter the games' 75th anniversary. Contrary to the prior year's games, they are encouraged to cast alliances with other players this time.
Movie rights have been acquired by Lionsgate & is due out in 2011. 800,000 copies are currently (7/2010) in print.
Books: 1) The Hunger Games; 2) Catching Fire and 3) Mockingjay [due out 8/10].
Merit: Very readable. Even addictive. Some political science which could be utilized in Social Studies classes.
Share: Book club. Movie.
Appeal: All young adults due to A/A & developing romance.
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