![]() ![]() It is set in the dystopia created by the Capitol, the ruling class that satiates its own pleasures at the expense and oppression of the 12 Districts. ![]() #Catholic book reviews for kids seriesThe Hunger Games is a futuristic, sci-fi series that draws heavily on themes of violence, war and power. Since it has already been translated into 26 different languages and the rights have been sold in 38 countries, there’s a good chance your child has heard of this series and may already have read at least one of the books. While all three books have been on the best sellers list, the third book topped all U.S. Scholastic Press published the first book of the trilogy in 2008 and the third and final book in 2010. It is quickly following in the footsteps of the Harry Potter series in terms of popularity. It is categorized for young adults, which means it’s recommended for children as young as twelve. T he Hunger Games Trilogy is a science fiction series by Suzanne Collins. For example, when I first heard of Harry Potter and began to discuss whether or not the series was suitable reading material in our home, my nine-year-old piped up that she had already finished the third book! In light of that experience, when I recently heard of a popular new series, I decided to read it and write a review as a help to other Catholic parents. And since two of my four children read far above “grade level,” they often went foraging into reading material that I considered beyond their maturity level. When I was raising and home educating my four children, I was disappointed that reviews of new literature from a Catholic viewpoint simply did not exist. But parents still have a responsibility to guide their children through the potentially hazardous territory of modern young adult literature. When it comes to reading material, many parents do not have the time to read what their children are reading, especially as their children get older. ![]() Parents want to know who their children are spending time with, what music they are listening to, and what movies/television, etc. The level of detail is to help facilitate a discussion with your child even if you have not read the series. ** Spoiler Alert-The plot is discussed here in detail for parental benefit. What follows is a review of The Hunger Games Trilogy by author, Suzanne Collins. #Catholic book reviews for kids movieThe movie version of The Hunger Games debuted on March 23, and it is breaking all records. ![]()
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