By Suzanne Collins(YA F Coll)
374 pages 2008 Science Fiction
Sixteen-year-old Katniss lives with her mother and younger sister in a future where food is scarce and the government has total control. Every year, one boy and one girl are chosen from each of the twelve districts to compete in the Hunger Games, a brutal fight for survival where the last one standing wins. When Katniss' younger sister is picked, she volunteers to take her place, but soon discovers that in order to survive, she must weigh her growing friendships against her instincts. (Grades 6 & up)
reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.
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I really liked this book. Yes, the plot is a little derivative - 'Lord of the Flies' meets 'The Running Man' meets 'Battle Royale' - but Collins creates believable characters that the reader can care about. I look forward to a sequel.
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