At what age is the book series The Hunger Games appropriate?

Izzy - posted on 07/11/2012

Yeah. It's a good book. And, most children are smart enough to not be violent like the book implies. I really don't see an issue with this book at all.

Elizabeth - posted on 07/11/2012

Susan, I do something my mother did with me. I was an avid reader as a child and still am as an adult. everything my child reads, I read first. I have introduced her to many books that I loved as a child and so far we haven't had much problem about her reading books I wouldnt want her too. Hec I remember getting Judi blume's endless love and underlining the "dirty" parts. With this system in place, my girls trust me...Ive never given them a book they didn't like. read the books...if you don't think you want your child to read them then don't. Go with your gut. Its helpful if you have a nook or kindle for this, that way they don't know you are reading the book until you have made a decision.,....BUT, if you decide not to, be prepared to tell them your reasons why.

Lakota - posted on 07/11/2012

My 7th grader is reading it this summer. One of many books for his required summer reading. I think it depends on the age. Video games that some kids play that are rated E have more violence than this book.

Izzy - posted on 07/10/2012

I'm going into seventh grade and have lately heard parents having a heart attack over it. It implies violence and romance and if you trust your child to comprehend the point of the book, then it's fine. I read it in the fourth grade and loved it. A lot.

Carol - posted on 05/15/2012

I just finished reading the series and I really liked it. I think my 11 year old son might like it except for 2 things - the main character is a girl and it gets a little mushy. The violence in it is quite graphic, so make sure your kid is ready for it. The series is about a post-apocalyptic USA that's no longer the USA. It's a group of 12 basically enslaved, poor, beaten districts ruled by one spoiled, rich, cruel district who's citizens behave very much like stereotypical, modern, rich people (except for the cruel enslaving parts I hope). The 12 districts had tried to rebel and as a consequence have to subject their 12-18 year olds to an annual lottery with the winners competing in a 24-kid(1 boy, 1 girl from each district) fight to the death. It's been going on for about 75 years and the main character unwittingly becomes the symbol of the new rebellion. That's all on the back covers and the first chapter - so I hope I didn't spoil anything. It's definitely got action, adventure, violence, and a little romance (kissing only).

Cayla - posted on 05/13/2012

I saw the movie and era the book . The book is pretty violents it all depends on your child's. Reading level. Personnely I think the book is awesome and my 11 year old read it too. I think the age group should be 11-65 don't wanna scare the elderly.

Michelle - posted on 04/20/2012

In my opinion, the book is acceptable for 7th & 8th graders. If you have a mature 6th grader or a very advanced reader in 6th, it's OK. I would recommend reading the book first though. There are several parts that need to be clarified or discussed with the younger readers, in my opinion. The movie however, is closer to an R rated movie than PG-13, as you have to watch some pretty up close and personal death. With the book, the images are left to us and I find it hard to imagine an 11 year old picturing something too gruesome (unless, of course, they've been allowed to watch violent things and have already been given the mental images).