Sunday, March 18, 2012

Module 8 - Fantasy & Science Fiction



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Collins, S. (2008). The hunger games.
New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.
 Summary:
The setting of this dystopic, science fiction story is in Panem, a country that formally was the United States.  The country is divided into districts and each district has a boy and girl 12-18 years of age choosen each year to represent their district to go and fight in the Hunger Games to the death of all except for the final winner of the Hunger Games while the entire nation watches the televised turn of events.

My Impression:
This story was well written and a very engaging novel.  The author does a great job writing a story that the reader doesn't want to put down.  There is no wonder that the story has been made into a movie to be released March 23.

Review:
Hunger Games
School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up- In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 14 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. Collins' characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like "Survivor" and "American Gladiator." Book one of a planned trilogy.
Baird, J. (2008). Hunger Games. School Library Journal, 54(9), 176.

Suggested Library Use:
Using this book with Jr. High or High School students to read together as a book study. Students would read and discuss the book on a regular basis.  Once the movie comes out the students could discuss a comparison of the book verses the movie.

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