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The Hunger Games Trilogy: OMG
I'll admit that I was slow to catch on to this series. I mean, I remember seeing last year's students cradling the book in their arms and sneaking minutes to read it during my class. I will also admit that I completely understand their obsession. I started reading The Hunger Games last Wednesday, and I just finished Mockingjay yesterday.
Wow. What a story. In fact, I can't stop thinking about it. I can't get Katniss and Peeta and Prim and Gale and even Finnick (I grew attached to him) out of my head.
I don't want spoilers for those who haven't read this series because you all should. Immediately. In fact, I want to teach this series. Seriously. If I can get a sponsor to purchase a class set, I would teach it tomorrow because the themes presented begged to be discussed.
I do want to discuss it with those of you who did read all three books because I'm in desperate need of a debriefing. Here's the deal, if you read the series and want to participate in a discussion, join me on Goodreads.com. I created a special group just for us to discuss this book. Look me up, and I will add you to the group.
Oh, and here's a official trailer to the movie. If you haven't read the book yet, this is amazingly similar to the book. Maybe it will motivate you to READ!
Wow. What a story. In fact, I can't stop thinking about it. I can't get Katniss and Peeta and Prim and Gale and even Finnick (I grew attached to him) out of my head.
I don't want spoilers for those who haven't read this series because you all should. Immediately. In fact, I want to teach this series. Seriously. If I can get a sponsor to purchase a class set, I would teach it tomorrow because the themes presented begged to be discussed.
I do want to discuss it with those of you who did read all three books because I'm in desperate need of a debriefing. Here's the deal, if you read the series and want to participate in a discussion, join me on Goodreads.com. I created a special group just for us to discuss this book. Look me up, and I will add you to the group.
Oh, and here's a official trailer to the movie. If you haven't read the book yet, this is amazingly similar to the book. Maybe it will motivate you to READ!
ps - What should I read next?
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