Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins/374p

This young adult novel takes place in a futuristic North America or what is now called Panem . The country is divided into twelve districts. Once a year the Capitol randomly selects two young people from each district to fight. They are then thrown into a reality show type setting in an arena where they have to fight one another to the death. The winner will live in comfort with their family for the rest of their days. When Katniss hears that her younger sister Prim has been chosen to play in the Hunger Games she bravely volunteers to take her place. The story follows sixteen year old Katniss and Peeta, the other fighter from her district, throughout their struggles during the Hunger Games. I wanted to read this book after I saw the trailer of the movie coming out in March. I would highly recommend it and can’t wait to start the next installment, Catching Fire. It is the kind of book that pulls you in from the beginning and you can’t wait to find out the plight of the highly likeable characters, Katniss, Peeta, and Gale to name a few. If you like this book try Scott Westerfeld's the Uglies.