The Hunger Games- by Susanne Collins

Last week, I told you I was reading an amazing book but didn't tell what it was. Well, its The Hunger Games. I have been reading the Hunger Games every spare second I have. The character development of this book is excellent and you are on constant edge to see if these characters you love with all your heart are alive.

The Hunger Games is about what could happen in the future. They are divided into districts that all rule under the Capitol. Once a year one boy and one girl are sent from each district to compete in a televised competition called the Hunger Games. In poorer districts such as District 11 and 12, it is cruel to see their friends and family be killed. In the richer districts people train all their life and then volunteer to be in the games.

Fifteen-year-old Katniss is barely scraping by to get enough money and food for her family in District 12. She breaks several laws such as not killing innocent animals but she does it out of necessity. Her friend Gale is in the same position and they become friends.

As the back of the book says, "Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun." How does it all connect? I am going to write more under the picture but proceed with the knowledge that there will be spoilers.

Katniss and another folk from District 12 are chosen to enter in the Hunger Games. They know each other well enough. Katniss feels she has just been sentenced to death. The people that have been training all their life are one hundred times better than her. Is it like hunting? She's good at that.

Before Katniss knows it she is standing on a podium staring at the Cornicopia for 60 seconds. (This means she was about to start the Hunger Games) I highly recommend this book. It is hard to summarize without spoils. You'll understand once you READ THE BOOK!