The Hunger Games
Readers rate it 4.1 (8.5K on Hardcover)
386 pages · Released 2008 · Scholastic Inc.
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A note for parents
The Hunger Games is a dystopian thriller centered on a televised death match where teenagers are forced to fight to the death; while violence is not gratuitously graphic on-page, the premise and multiple deaths are central to the plot. The story explores profound themes of survival, resistance to oppression, and the moral cost of war, with a resilient protagonist who models courage and integrity. This is a sophisticated, emotionally intense read best suited for mature teens who can process the darker themes; it's widely taught in schools and has been extensively reviewed.
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By winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion. | By winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion. |
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Plot driven
- Character driven
- standalone
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780439023528 · Scholastic Inc.