Hungry for a Good Read?
Here at Learning Magic, the buzz around the building is building about a brave new book. We’re all hooked on Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series. Students and tutors alike are all talking about this series non-stop. This post-apocalyptic thriller popped up on Taunton High’s summer reading list this year, and caught us all by surprise. I picked it up a whim, and passed my copy on to MaryEllen. Since then several other tutors and students have all read the same copy, and we’re all in agreement: this is one of the most exciting books we’ve ever read.
Now, a book that centers on a reality television competition that pits teenagers against each other in a wild fight to the death in a post-apocalyptic futuristic society may not be everyone’s cup of tea. I know I was very hesitant, given the subject matter. But I was instantly drawn to Katniss’ heroic journey and her selflessness.
Now, this book might be a little intense for some young readers. However, anyone above the age of 13 should appreciate what this series has to offer. The language is easy to read, but chock-full of rich symbolism, similes, and metaphors. Action lovers will be on-edge during the battle scenes, and those with a romantic streak will be enthralled by the love triangle subplot. With parallels to Romeo and Juliet alongside gritty violence, there’s something for everyone.
If you’re like us, and cannot put down the first Hunger Games book, be sure to check out the next two in the series: Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. You won’t be disappointed. Also, be on the lookout for the Hunger Games movie to be released in 2012!
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