The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Is Here

[rym]

Re: The Hunger Games

Just finished reading Hunger Games and plan on starting Catching Fire sometime tonight or today. I agree with whomever it is that stated that this book reminds them of Stephen King's The Long Walk (great book, by the way, though I'm not a King fan).

I do not recall who the author is, but has anyone read Battle Royale? A book about 100 students trapped on an island and having to fight to the death until only one remains. They have tamper-proof collars on their necks that will randomly activate (if I recall correctly. It has been a while since I've read this) and blow a student up if no one has been killed within a certain time frame. Pretty good book, but not as much character attachment or development as Hunger Games.

 

[nyys]

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Ohhh, thanks for the tip, I will have to check that out.

 

[nyys]

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FYI, the author of Battle Royale is Koushun Takami. The description on Amazon calls it a mondern day Lord of the Flies (another book I have sitting on my 'to read' shelf).

Taking my 33% off one item coupon to Borders at lunch today to see if I can find it.

 

[rym]

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Just finished book 2, Catching Fire, and I have to say that it was much better than I initially thought. I enjoyed it immensely, as my lack of sleep over the last 5 days will attest.

I do hope this is a trilogy and not an ongoing series ?), though, as I eagerly await book 3.

 

[nyys]

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I've been tearing through Catching Fire the last couple days. I though it started slow, but now it's really heating up. In fact, what am I doing here when I could be reading!

 

[rednax]

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Just finished book 2, Catching Fire, and I have to say that it was much better than I initially thought. I enjoyed it immensely, as my lack of sleep over the last 5 days will attest.

I do hope this is a trilogy and not an ongoing series ?), though, as I eagerly await book 3.

Yes it is a trilogy.

Spoiler Alert!

Book one was the introductory and Book two had the spark Katniss started in the capital "Catch Fire." The last book will most likeyl be a full-out rebellion.

 

[nyys]

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Just finished Catching Fire about 2 minutes ago. Twice I was ready to be dissapointed in this book, and both times the book took a turn that I did not see coming.

Looked on Amazon and saw that book three is not due until 8/24/10...

Though you can pre-order it right now for $8.50 (normally $17.99).

 

[rednax]

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Just finished Catching Fire about 2 minutes ago. Twice I was ready to be dissapointed in this book, and both times the book took a turn that I did not see coming.

Looked on Amazon and saw that book three is not due until 8/24/10...

Though you can pre-order it right now for $8.50 (normally $17.99).

I hope that's not actually the cover of book three, though. Looks kind of bland. I'm thinking a better color would be gold.

Oh well. If color of the title is the worst we have to worry about, then we're in good shape.

I wonder, though, if we'll get more news of the Hunger Game movie before book 3.

 

[rednax]

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I returned to the capital a couple night's ago and cannot put the book down. It's a good sign when you enjoy a book just as much the second time around.

 

[rednax]

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1.

2.

Spoiler Alert!

3.

Mockingjay!

Also, I found a Hunger Games Fan Forum!

 

[rym]

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That is awesome. Thanks rednax, for posting the name of the third book. I cannot wait, and eagerly anticipate it's release.

 

[rednax]

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That is awesome. Thanks rednax, for posting the name of the third book. I cannot wait, and eagerly anticipate it's release.

Although now I have to wait six months. Now I know why it's called a mockingjay. The cover and title are litterally screaming "Read me!"

 

[Mossman]

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I don't think I had a teacher read aloud to the whole class after second or third grade, that's weird.

I teach seventh grade, and I read aloud to my students every day. As long as you choose the right book, you'd be surprised how much they enjoy it. I'm actually reading Hunger Games to them right now. Today, we finished the chapter immediately prior to the beginning of the games, and they freaked out, not wanting to stop reading.

 

[rednax]

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I don't think I had a teacher read aloud to the whole class after second or third grade, that's weird.

I teach seventh grade, and I read aloud to my students every day. As long as you choose the right book, you'd be surprised how much they enjoy it. I'm actually reading Hunger Games to them right now. Today, we finished the chapter immediately prior to the beginning of the games, and they freaked out, not wanting to stop reading.

That's great. We've got to spread the news about a well-written book!

 

[Mossman]

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Yep. Yesterday was the last day before Spring Break, and we stopped at the part where Katniss is in the tree and Cato takes out his sword and decides to come up after her. The kids were so mad!

 

[rednax]

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Yep. Yesterday was the last day before Spring Break, and we stopped at the part where Katniss is in the tree and Cato takes out his sword and decides to come up after her. The kids were so mad!

Do you plan on reading them Catching Fire as well, the sequel?

 

[Mossman]

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No, we'll be moving into our study of Mythology, and I always do The Lightning Thief at that time. In general, I try to expose them to a variety of series first books and hope they read the rest.

 

[rednax]

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay and Hunger Games Movie

Speculation!!!!

From Mockingjay.net (the fan site):

If this was not apparent, the I referred to here is not myself.

Spoiler Alert!

I was among the crowd of grown-up, professional but unabashed fans of the young-adult novel “The Hunger Games” gathered for cocktails at Scholastic headquarters on Wednesday night. And as excited as I was to meet author Suzanne Collins and congratulate her on being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, I’d sort of gotten my hopes up that an advance copy of the third book, “Mockingjay,” would be slipped into my gift bag too. Ha. Scholastic publishes “Harry Potter” — they’re like the Capital with their secrets. I may just have to wait until August 24 like the rest of you.

But, I got the next best thing. After being mobbed by enthusiastic fans, booksellers and bloggers, Collins made her way to a stool in the center of the room. She pulled out a copy of the second book in the trilogy, “Catching Fire,” and read the last few, heartbreaking pages that conclude Katniss’ second thrilling escape from the Hunger Games arena. I won’t spoil it for anyone who hasn’t read it yet (why not, already???), but it was a very moving moment: In a pleasing Southern twang, Collins added just the perfect amount of despair and defiance to convey the thoughts of a 17-year-old girl who’s had the fate of her whole country resting on her shoulders and truly believes that she’s let them all down.

It seemed at first that we’d be left with that same tease, right where we’ve been hanging since the book came out last year. But wait! Collins smiled slyly as she pulled out a handful of galley pages and, yes, read the opening passage of “Mockingjay.” Even though the scene was even sadder than the conclusion of “Catching Fire,” and I fought back tears as she read, I was also fighting back the urge to jump up and down with excitement at getting that tiny sneak peek. (SPOILER: It begins with Katniss looking at the ashes of her home in District 12.)

I got another special treat that I can actually share with the rest of you: I spoke to two producers from Lionsgate who are making the "Hunger Games" movie. They said Suzanne had given them her draft of the script, which is now being revised by another screenwriter. They hope to be able to announce a director this summer, and go into production in January to release the film later in 2011. Can't. Freaking. Wait.

 

[nyys]

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Nice! Thanks for the news rednax.

 

[Mossman]

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My daughter and I attended a talk and book signing by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) a few weeks ago. He said that when his son read his (Riordan's) latest book, his son said, "Dad, that was pretty good. You're now my second-favorite author after Suzanne Collins."