- Age Range: 12 and up
- Grade Level: 8 and up
- Lexile: 820
- Series: The Hunger Games #1
- Pages: 391
- Publisher: Scholastic Press 1, 2009
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0439023483
- ISBN-13: 9780439023481
- Reviewed by: Horn Book Magazine (September/October, 2009)
Six months have passed since Katniss and
Peeta won the Hunger Games, and now they are ready to embark on their Victory
Tour of the districts, but they do so under an ominous threat to the safety of
their family and friends, a threat delivered in person by President Snow
himself. It turns out that Katniss's Games-ending stunt with the berries has
been read not only as an expression of her devotion to Peeta but also as an act
of defiance of the Capitol -- and because most of the districts fester with
unrest, the Capitol is pressuring her to reinforce the first interpretation. The
Victory Tour and its aftermath give her time to work through her ambivalence
toward the rebellion (Does her celebrity obligate her to participate in the
uprising?) and romance (How does she really feel about Gale? about Peeta?), but
the Hunger Games are fast approaching, and since this is the seventy-fifth
anniversary, these Games will be a Quarter Quell, an opportunity for the
Capitol to add a cruel twist. This year's twist seems particularly so, but
Katniss and company are equal to it. The plot kicks into another gear as the
fascinating horrors of the Hunger Games are re-enacted with their usual
violence and suspense. Many of the supporting characters -- each personality
distinct -- offer their own surprises. The stunning resolution reveals the
depth of the rebellion, while one last cliffhanger sets the stage for a grand
finale. Collins has once again delivered a page-turning blend of plot and
character with an inventive setting and provocative themes.
Literary Awards:
Golden Duck Award for Hal Clement Award for Young Adult (2010),
Children's Choice Book Award for Teen Choice Book of the Year (2010),
Indies Choice Book Award for Young Adult (2010),
Teen Read Award Nominee for Best Read (2010),
DABWAHA Romance Tournament for Best Young Adult (2010)
Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book and Young Adult Series (2009)
Director: Gary Ross
Rating: PG-13
Length: 146 Minutes
Reviewed by: Jason Buchanan, Rovi
The Hunger Games saga continues in this
sequel that finds a revolution brewing as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) take a "Victor's Tour" of the districts, and President Snow (Donald Sutherland)
plots their downfall during preparations for the Quarter Quell, which
only occurs every 25 years in celebration of the Capitol's victory over
the districts. Hoping to put an end to the growing threat of rebellion,
President Snow announces that the Quell's tributes will be reaped from
the existing pool of victors -- guaranteeing Katniss a place in the
arena. Though Katniss vows to keep Peeta safe even if it means
sacrificing her own life, her fellow tributes have a different plan.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Synopsis - Plot Summary- Fandango. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from http://www.fandango.com/thehungergames:catchingfire_155962/plotsummary
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