Chains
By Laurie Halse Anderson
1. At first, I read the book because it was required. I didn’t like it at first. Farther into the book it got better. I am not a big historical fiction reader. I usually read fantasy fiction books. I look for books that are more popular most of the time.
2. The ratio of history to fiction is 1:2. I would say this because the history forms the background but the fiction is more important in the whole story. This is true because the main character is fictional. In fact, most of the action in the story is fictional. The book is based around the Revolutionary War which is historical. The characters, except for the main character, are historical as well. However, the main character is trying to break away from history; to write her own history. It really doesn’t matter which elements are true or not in the story. The story could take place in a different time frame.
3. In the book, it is most important what happens to the characters in the story. The dome of color (fiction) in the black and white area (historical) represents the fictional aspect of the book. It is the fiction that makes you want to read it. It won a Scott O’Dell award for historical fiction.
4. I didn’t know that there were people who wanted to assassinate George Washington. I also didn’t know that there were people who wanted to support King George the Third during the Revolution. I want to know more about the back story of this book. In other words, I want to know more about all of the circumstances that took place, during the revolutionary war, than the book provides.
5. If I were the main character I would have acted differently. She actually alerted the congress about the plan to assassinate George Washington. I am not a big risk taker so I probably would not have let the congress know what was going on. There would have been a risk of hanging and torture for me if I had put myself in this situation. So if I was in the story instead of the main character it would be a much less exciting book.
6. I would write a book about my school life revolving around some particular historical events, such as, the Iraq War and the assassination of Ben Ladin. I would be the main character in the book. I would be a character who gets all of the troops out of Iraq and back to their families. Due to a radioactive solar panel explosion, I would become a super hero who could harness the suns rays. I would then use this power for good in the world. I would have a weakness towards lead. I think it would be an interesting book.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Catching Fire
Catching Fire
By Suzanne Collins
1. Catching Fire is the sequel to The Hunger Games. It focuses on before, during, and after the 75th Hunger Games. In the beginning of the book Katniss returns to district 12 and goes on a victor’s tour of the Panem. Most of the action takes place during the actual Hunger Games. The 75th Hunger Games are similar to the 74th Hunger from the previous book, except it is a “Quarter Quell,” which occurs every 25 years. The 3rd Quarter Quell is more severe than a regular battle and is made up of past victors. These games are the government's way of controlling all of the districts. The first and second involved the districts having to choose their own tributes, or more people in the hunger games. As in the last book there is physical as well as emotional action. Katniss goes back to the Hunger Games and allows Peeta to win. This reveals her ability to sacrafice and that she cares about Peeta.
2. The action in the story is both realistic and imaginary. For example, there is an unreal force field in the book. However, the realistic parts of the book are identical to those in the previous book. (Real weapons and fighting situations.)
3. The author achieves suspense in the story by using a beach as a dangerous starting place and a forest that is even worse. Thunder, dangerous bugs, carnivorous monkeys, poisonous gas, blood rain, tidal waves, and jabber jays are all thrown into the story to create suspense and tension. The suspense creates a very unpleasant feeling.
4. I can’t imagine myself being one of the characters in this book because, unlike the first book, the terrible things that happen to them are much worse.
5. The story takes place in the future after the 74th Hunger Games. The book starts off in district 12 and goes into the other districts. The train is also the setting, the actual Hunger Games, and district 13 as well. The action could not have taken place in another setting. The forest is unique in that if something bad happens in that area it is very difficult to escape. On the other hand, the forest provides a sense of security because it is dense and easier to hide.
5. Nothing.
6. See Hunger Games question #6.
7. Catching Fire would do well as a film. However, like the first book, I feel it would be difficult because there is so much action occurring throughout the book.
By Suzanne Collins
1. Catching Fire is the sequel to The Hunger Games. It focuses on before, during, and after the 75th Hunger Games. In the beginning of the book Katniss returns to district 12 and goes on a victor’s tour of the Panem. Most of the action takes place during the actual Hunger Games. The 75th Hunger Games are similar to the 74th Hunger from the previous book, except it is a “Quarter Quell,” which occurs every 25 years. The 3rd Quarter Quell is more severe than a regular battle and is made up of past victors. These games are the government's way of controlling all of the districts. The first and second involved the districts having to choose their own tributes, or more people in the hunger games. As in the last book there is physical as well as emotional action. Katniss goes back to the Hunger Games and allows Peeta to win. This reveals her ability to sacrafice and that she cares about Peeta.
2. The action in the story is both realistic and imaginary. For example, there is an unreal force field in the book. However, the realistic parts of the book are identical to those in the previous book. (Real weapons and fighting situations.)
3. The author achieves suspense in the story by using a beach as a dangerous starting place and a forest that is even worse. Thunder, dangerous bugs, carnivorous monkeys, poisonous gas, blood rain, tidal waves, and jabber jays are all thrown into the story to create suspense and tension. The suspense creates a very unpleasant feeling.
4. I can’t imagine myself being one of the characters in this book because, unlike the first book, the terrible things that happen to them are much worse.
5. The story takes place in the future after the 74th Hunger Games. The book starts off in district 12 and goes into the other districts. The train is also the setting, the actual Hunger Games, and district 13 as well. The action could not have taken place in another setting. The forest is unique in that if something bad happens in that area it is very difficult to escape. On the other hand, the forest provides a sense of security because it is dense and easier to hide.
5. Nothing.
6. See Hunger Games question #6.
7. Catching Fire would do well as a film. However, like the first book, I feel it would be difficult because there is so much action occurring throughout the book.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
1. “Hunger Games,” are a group of events in which children are sent off to fight other children from different districts, (similar to future cities). Each district makes something different, such as electronics, textiles, and luxury items. The competitors are placed in an arena where they battle in extreme environments. Twenty four children fight against one another to become the victor of the Hunger Games bringing great honor to themselves and their district. The Hunger Games are the main event of the story. The action in the story is a combination of both emotional and physical action. The two main characters develop a close emotional relationship while the fighting is a very physical action. Throughout the games, Katniss, who initially was confused about her relationship with Peeta, learns she does love him as much he loves her.
2. The action in the story could be realistic. In comparison to other action stories, which involve fantasy, this story uses real life weapons and situations instead of magical weapons and powers. The characters are believable because the reader can connect with them. Their emotions are similar to ours. Also, their situations are similar to ours. The districts are similar to cities in our world.
3. The hunger games are full of suspense. Each day you aren’t sure what will happen. Someone could die, or live another day. They could be severely injured of sick. They could also be cured and healed. This is a very suspenseful book.
4. I can relate to the main character, Peeta, who is the son of a baker. I can imagine being in charge of helping his dad bake and trade the bread to other people in the districts. I can also imagine my world crashing down when my name is picked to enter the hunger games. I can understand the idea of being on top of the world and then having the whole world crumble beneath my feet. In the story, Peetas survival technique is to allow the others to believe he is in love with Katniss so that they will get more sponsors and more supplies. It is his way of getting the sympathy of the audience. If I were Peeta, I would have been more nervous and panicked more. I would have made everyone feel that I was the weakling in the group so that I could get pity and then I would take advantage of that and use it to defeat the others.
5. The story takes place in the future in a place named Panem. Panem is a country made up of 12 districts. The capitol can be compared to Washington, DC, except the government ruled by a group of people called the capitol. The story is set in the future but it could actually take place any time as long as there is people. Although it is better set in the future.
6. I’m glad that I don’t live in a country that is ruled by one “evil” group.
7. The writing in an action adventure stories is different from other types of writing. There are many verbs used to show the action in the story.
8. In 2012 a film of the book is coming out. I think it will translate well into film, however, it will be difficult to do because of all of the technology that happens in the book.
By Suzanne Collins
1. “Hunger Games,” are a group of events in which children are sent off to fight other children from different districts, (similar to future cities). Each district makes something different, such as electronics, textiles, and luxury items. The competitors are placed in an arena where they battle in extreme environments. Twenty four children fight against one another to become the victor of the Hunger Games bringing great honor to themselves and their district. The Hunger Games are the main event of the story. The action in the story is a combination of both emotional and physical action. The two main characters develop a close emotional relationship while the fighting is a very physical action. Throughout the games, Katniss, who initially was confused about her relationship with Peeta, learns she does love him as much he loves her.
2. The action in the story could be realistic. In comparison to other action stories, which involve fantasy, this story uses real life weapons and situations instead of magical weapons and powers. The characters are believable because the reader can connect with them. Their emotions are similar to ours. Also, their situations are similar to ours. The districts are similar to cities in our world.
3. The hunger games are full of suspense. Each day you aren’t sure what will happen. Someone could die, or live another day. They could be severely injured of sick. They could also be cured and healed. This is a very suspenseful book.
4. I can relate to the main character, Peeta, who is the son of a baker. I can imagine being in charge of helping his dad bake and trade the bread to other people in the districts. I can also imagine my world crashing down when my name is picked to enter the hunger games. I can understand the idea of being on top of the world and then having the whole world crumble beneath my feet. In the story, Peetas survival technique is to allow the others to believe he is in love with Katniss so that they will get more sponsors and more supplies. It is his way of getting the sympathy of the audience. If I were Peeta, I would have been more nervous and panicked more. I would have made everyone feel that I was the weakling in the group so that I could get pity and then I would take advantage of that and use it to defeat the others.
5. The story takes place in the future in a place named Panem. Panem is a country made up of 12 districts. The capitol can be compared to Washington, DC, except the government ruled by a group of people called the capitol. The story is set in the future but it could actually take place any time as long as there is people. Although it is better set in the future.
6. I’m glad that I don’t live in a country that is ruled by one “evil” group.
7. The writing in an action adventure stories is different from other types of writing. There are many verbs used to show the action in the story.
8. In 2012 a film of the book is coming out. I think it will translate well into film, however, it will be difficult to do because of all of the technology that happens in the book.
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