The Hunger Games

I feel like at this point this book needs no introduction. I did find this brief summary from Scholastic though...

In this gripping young adult novel set in a future with

unsettling parallels to our present, the nation of Panem consists

of a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying Districts, in

the ruins of the area once known as North America. In this

stratified society where the Capitol controls all resources,

16-year-old Katniss and her friend Gale forage for food

in the woods surrounding their impoverished District. The

main support for both their families, Katniss and Gale are

apprehensive about the approaching annual Reaping, when

two “tributes” between the ages of 12 and 18 will be chosen by

lottery from each of the 12 districts to compete in

The Hunger Games, a survival contest on live TV in which

teenagers fight to the death.

While you're reading this book think about how it ties into our Summer Reading theme "Beneath the Surface."

Is there something that isn't quite what it seems by the end of the book?
Do you feel like there is a secret that hasn't come out yet? (If you've read the rest of the trilogy pretend you haven't )

Here are some other questions you can think about...

How does Katniss feel about the country of Panem? Why does she need to maker her face an "indifferent mask" and be carful what she says in public?

 

Why are the 'tributes' given stylists and dressed so elaborately for the opening ceremony? Does this ceremony remind you of events in our world, either past or present? Compare those ceremonies in real life to the one in the story.

To participate in this discussion simply comment to this post below. You can discuss any of the question above, if you would recommend the book, or if you decided not to read this book for a certain reason. Remember all comments are monitored.

If you are participating in the Summer Reading Program you must either post to this book or Wicked Lovely to get points.

Some brought in a written response into the library and that is fine too! Either way you are participating!!