Hunger Games Sequel

If you would like to borrow one of my two copies of this book, post a comment here explaining why you likedHunger Games and/or what you think will happen in Catching Fire. The first two students to post a comment should come see me to claim a book to borrow!

Were you anxiously awaiting the sequel to Hunger Games, but lost track of its release date? Or did you somehow not realize there was a sequel? Well if you answered yes to either of those questions, then I'm guessing you haven't read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins yet.

The release date was September 1, 2009, and I practically ran to the bookstore to get it. I have to admit I was a little disappointed with this second part of what I think will be a trilogy of books. It started out almost immediately in the place we left Katniss and Peeta, and things get complicated quickly. Those of you who are worried there won't be any action in this one shouldn't worry, but the action comes a little slower than in the first book. I assumed that this book would make Katniss and Peeta mentors to the children of their village chosen in the reaping. I WAS WRONG- SO WRONG! There are also a lot of new characters in this book that I think as a reader, I am supposed to care about, but for the most part I didn't. My real problem with this book was the ending. It was about 100 pages shorter than the first book and it felt it. I feel like the author purposely shut the book down almost mid-story so that she could sell another book in the series. Or maybe I'm just bitter because I really want to know what will happen with these characters. The one thing I have really enjoyed about both Hunger Games and Catching Fire is that when reading them I am completely under Suzanne Collins's spell. I have no idea how I think these books will end or even how I want them to end. I only know that I will read it through to see how she will wrap up this story.

Looking for a good read?

Haven't read Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins yet? What are you waiting for? Read my review below to find out why this is a must read!

I have two copies of this book that I am more than willing to lend out, just be the first two students to post a comment here. Tell me why you want to read this book and then come see me to claim a book.

Looking for a good book?

If you would like to borrow a copy of That was Then, This is Now, be one of the first to post a comment here explaining why you want to read this book. If you post a comment, please sign your name. I will lend out my copies to the first three students to blog with me!

I have 3 copies of That was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton. If you liked The Outsiders, then chances are you will love this book. It is not a sequel to The Outsiders, but does make some references to Ponyboy and his friends. This story is about two best friends that are more like brothers, until one of them makes some drastic choices that the other one can't forgive or forget. I have always liked this book, but not as much as my students.

Almost every student I have ever had who has proclaimed The Outsiders to be their favorite book and then picked up That was Then, This is Now in hopes it will be similar, are always happy they did. Everyone student who has picked up this book has told me they liked it more than The Outsiders. I don't know if I can give higher praise to a book!