Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I highly recommend this series. I have suggested it to many of my teenage students after reading it, and all have devoured it happily. The story is reminiscent of “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson. The protagonist, Katniss, lives in a society that has twelve districts outside the capital city. Due to a civil war the capital won, each year “The Hunger Games” are held to remind the districts that they were defeated and are at the will of the capital. For the games, two children from each district are sacrificed to fight to the death. These “games” are mandatory viewing for the districts. Katniss’ little sister is chosen to fight and Katniss steps in to take her place. From here, the story commences. Truly, a read you won’t forget.
Julia, High School Teacher