The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, is one of my favorite action books I own. I am a huge fan of action, romance, self growth and all of that fascinating stuff all within one novel!
When the world is divided post war by wealth and poverty, a young girl named Katniss displays sacrifice when volunteering to take her sisters place in the "Games" where teens and children fight strategically until death to win. The first novel focuses on Kaniss' experience in the arena.
This book keeps me on my toes and gives me a perspective from another time when the world has changed and turned people into survival mode. This is a great novel for those who love looking at the world from a different lens. It also has plenty of relationships within the story and self growth.
Teens reading this would benefit from learning about what others go through even in a fictional situation. Empathy and suspense leave the reader wanting to read the rest of the series, along with some romance.
Action/Adventure
By Jennifer Salazar
I posted The Hunger Game series as my action and adventure novel because of similar reasons. I loved that you brought up the idea of self growth, as well. I didn't highlight that point in my summary, but self growth is a huge aspect of the novel and translates nicely for young adults.
ReplyDeleteI also liked what you said about how the book keeps you on your toes. As a young reader, I was very uninterested in reading because I found it to be boring and uninteresting, but this novel, and the rest of the series definitely does not allow the reader for any time to be bored.
Loved your comments and analysis!
Lauren Geiger