Hunger Games, the book...Hunger Games with Fema and the Council of Governors

[tarheelsman71]

So my daughter had to read this book for school. As always, I read it first to ensure it wasnt typical of the schools systems (i.e. Christmas recital where "Imagine" is one of the songs sung.). Really good book. Not sure if this book was intended to be a mirror of whats coming our way, but it talks about a future society in America where it is split up into 13 districts based on the different things each district can bring to the table. For example, the main character was from the poorest district that supplied coal. Each District was a "slave" to the Capitol, whose population was living in excess. Great series, and I recommend this for any age group.

What I thought was interesting was the correlation between this story, and the Council of Governors Executive Order signed by oblama, and the establishment of the Fema Zones. Truly eerie the coincidence. Here is the links to the Executive order, and also the zones for Fema. Add into that the Jesse Ventura Fema Camp feature on Trutv and my tin foil hat is giving me a headache. Then do a search for ron paul and fema camp or H.R. 645 and you will see his understanding on the Fema Camps that nobody wants to admit are a reality.

http://www.gismaps.fema.gov/recent.pdf

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-signs-executive-order-establishing-council-governors

Got my wife to read the hunger games. Then hit her with this info and her normalcy bias took a little bit of a hit. Movie comes out in march, but the books are really good.

[ridgerunner]

"Hunger Games", is one of the books that was recommended for teenagers. I have read the intro before, but never have picked up the book. We chose to go with "Hatchet" by Paulsen.

We may wait and just see the movie in March. I have heard of school teachers on other forums recommending the book and actually using it for classwork. Thanks for the review.

May I ask, what age group is this used for in school? My son is 11 but is reading at a 2.5 yr advanced level.

[tarheelsman71]

Its a teen book, but my 11 yr old is off the charts reading as well. It is a GREAT read though. From the moment that her sister is called for the reaping, it is a nonstop action book. Couldnt put it down, and finished reading it in 2 days. My wife read it thru in 2 days also. Books 2 and 3....not so much. Book is 5 bucks on kindle. Really plays into the survival mindset for kids, because those kids with "SKILLS" survive, but those without...dont!

[monkeybird]

I don't have children and I listened to the audiobook version and found it interesting and exciting. No sex, no profanity, just good fun reading for any age. The lesson is that the 'good life' most of our children enjoy could vanish in a minute, and all of us need to know how to adjust to a new reality and survive.

[MustangGal]

I know a 4th grade teacher who used it as a read-aloud book in her class. Some of her students could read it.

I'm debating on having my DS read it. He is seven, but his reading level for the library (books he must choose from) is listed at sixth to eleventh grade. I haven't read it myself, so I guess I need to in order to know if he is mature enough to read it. Just because he can read something, doesn't mean he should.

[tarheelsman71]

lotsa kissy face stuff a 7 year old wont like towards the end of the book.

[MustangGal]

lotsa kissy face stuff a 7 year old wont like towards the end of the book.

Thanks! It is hard to find books that challenge the Man Cub, but are still age appropriate.

[barfife]

Thanks! It is hard to find books that challenge the Man Cub, but are still age appropriate.

Man cub...that's cute!

[MustangGal]

Thanks, I'm not sure why I started calling him that, but it seems to have stuck. LOL It comes from The Jungle Book movie.

[Mjollnir]

We've read the first two. Pretty good books.