I think I may have to pick up these books, especially since they are a quick read. I usually don't do much leisure reading during grad school semesters, but I may have to make an exception.
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What age are these geared towards? My 10yr old has mentioned them.
They are geared towards "young adults". I have a 10 year old daughter and after I read it, I gave it to her to read. She really enjoyed the book and read it in about a week. She has since moved on to the second book, Catching Fire.
There is some violence in the books, but I wouldn't say it is anymore violent than the Harry Potter books/movies.
What age are these geared towards? My 10yr old has mentioned them.
They are geared towards "young adults". I have a 10 year old daughter and after I read it, I gave it to her to read. She really enjoyed the book and read it in about a week. She has since moved on to the second book, Catching Fire.
There is some violence in the books, but I wouldn't say it is anymore violent than the Harry Potter books/movies.
Thanks. I appreciate the info.
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Planning on ducking out to catch the movie during the first matinee next Friday.
Tore through the first book, listened to the second on Audible (very well read) and last night started "Mockingjay."
I am loving this series.
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
I would say it's more like a teen version of Game of Thrones. Violent, bloody, but with a bit of teenage angst as well.
I don't see a really obvious connection between it and LOTR, though.
Having said all that, I would still let younger kids read it because my parents never censored my reading, and it was perfectly fine with them that I read "Carrie" when I was about 10. (That book bothered me only in one way _ I was a bit of a late bloomer, and for the next five years I was terrified that when I got my period, I'd spontaneously hemorrhage the way Carrie did.)
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
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I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
Can't wait!!!! I'll bet I end up finishing it by tomorrow night.
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
Can't wait!!!! I'll bet I end up finishing it by tomorrow night.
Hehe, good! These books go really quick, although she crams a lot of stuff into the 3rd book. I heard the 3rd book was probably going to be split into 2 movies. Enjoy!
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I feel so bad that I finished the Mockingjay on my own. But the books are so good that I will be happy to read them again . I will give LOTR a try as well.
i'm reading Game of Thrones (on book 2 now) ... couldn't wait for the library as I was 123 out of 127 on the waiting list ... ... so, just bought them ...
for LOTR - i would recommend reading the hobbit first ... its a short read ... then, be prepared for the first third of Fellowship of the Ring ... it's brutal ... but once you get passed that - it's pretty good ...
I never actually read the hobbit. I just can't get myself to pick it up....but loved Lotr, game of thrones...hunger games. Weird. It was a lot of skimming in the beginning of fellowship though!
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Just finished the 3rd book yesterday. I thought that the trilogy as a whole was great. Mockingjay kinda dragged through the first 2/3 of the book, but got really good at the end. Looking forward to the movies...
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
Can't wait!!!! I'll bet I end up finishing it by tomorrow night.
Soooo, did you finish yet? Curious to hear what you thought.
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What age are these geared towards? My 10yr old has mentioned them.
My 11 year old... read them in like 2 weeks... first time he really got into a series... I started reading for him... He's very excited I am taking an interest...
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
Can't wait!!!! I'll bet I end up finishing it by tomorrow night.
Yes, the third book is has way more violence than the first two. And I do agree with you Unlost that the detail of the injuries and fatalities is mlore explicit than Harry Potter. I guess I was comparing the amount of death/violence and not necessarily the details.
I never actually read the hobbit. I just can't get myself to pick it up....but loved Lotr, game of thrones...hunger games. Weird. It was a lot of skimming in the beginning of fellowship though!
well ... i consider reading the hobbit a good precursor to LOTR ... i felt it help me get through the first part of fellowship ...
frig ... have to wait at least a week to see this movie ... gonna do $100 million this weekend at the box office ..
frig ... have to wait at least a week to see this movie ... gonna do $100 million this weekend at the box office ..
I think we're going to wait and go see it next weekend too. Heard it got some good reviews yesterday.
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I'm excited to see it. Jennifer Lawrence is great. Her performance in Winter's bone sold me on her as an actress. I hope she makes a lot of money on movies like this and x-men and then goes and does some good indie films like Winter's again
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Haven't read any of the books, but i'll probably see the movie, looks decent.
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I am not aware of this movie or the book at all but a parent called the office this morning complaining that some students from local junior high are on a field trip today which will include seeing the movie. While her child was not among those included in the trip, he said numerous other parents were not pleased with this. I see its rated PG-13 so I figure these will be eighth grade students attending.....and the parents would've had to sign releases for them to go on the trip in the first place....but is there really an issue here?
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That's what I figured. There's always some nut aiming to cause a ruckus over nothing.
I work at the local newspaper by the way...which is why she called here
All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
What age are these geared towards? My 10yr old has mentioned them.
When I read the books a few years ago I remember thinking, "wow, this is really violent!". And when they announced they were making a movie, I really wasn't sure how they were going to do it. I've seen the movie but won't say anything because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
BUT her first series of books I think would be perfect for your 10-year old (although I'm sure it wouldn't go well for you to say, maybe not the Hunger Games but read these other books instead ). Underland Chronicles are for younger kids and I love those books probably more than the Hunger Games trilogy Definitely check them out.
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Tom O.
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They are geared towards "young adults". I have a 10 year old daughter and after I read it, I gave it to her to read. She really enjoyed the book and read it in about a week. She has since moved on to the second book, Catching Fire.
There is some violence in the books, but I wouldn't say it is anymore violent than the Harry Potter books/movies.
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Tore through the first book, listened to the second on Audible (very well read) and last night started "Mockingjay."
I am loving this series.
I would say, though, that it's more explicitely violent than Harry Potter, which could be disturbing for younger children. Lots of descriptions of injuries and wounds and fatalaties. To a level of detail that JK Rowling didn't go into with HP.
I would say it's more like a teen version of Game of Thrones. Violent, bloody, but with a bit of teenage angst as well.
I don't see a really obvious connection between it and LOTR, though.
Having said all that, I would still let younger kids read it because my parents never censored my reading, and it was perfectly fine with them that I read "Carrie" when I was about 10. (That book bothered me only in one way _ I was a bit of a late bloomer, and for the next five years I was terrified that when I got my period, I'd spontaneously hemorrhage the way Carrie did.)
Not a spoiler here, but wait until you see the body count in the 3rd book.
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Can't wait!!!! I'll bet I end up finishing it by tomorrow night.
Hehe, good! These books go really quick, although she crams a lot of stuff into the 3rd book. I heard the 3rd book was probably going to be split into 2 movies. Enjoy!
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I never actually read the hobbit. I just can't get myself to pick it up....but loved Lotr, game of thrones...hunger games. Weird. It was a lot of skimming in the beginning of fellowship though!
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Soooo, did you finish yet?
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I find them a little tough to get through
Yes, the third book is has way more violence than the first two. And I do agree with you Unlost that the detail of the injuries and fatalities is mlore explicit than Harry Potter. I guess I was comparing the amount of death/violence and not necessarily the details.
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well ... i consider reading the hobbit a good precursor to LOTR ... i felt it help me get through the first part of fellowship ...
frig ... have to wait at least a week to see this movie ... gonna do $100 million this weekend at the box office ..
My daughter read all ( 3 ) books a few years ago ( before all the hoopla )
She is excited to see the movie - but understands that the movie will not do it justice.
I think we're going to wait and go see it next weekend too. Heard it got some good reviews yesterday.
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Haven't read any of the books, but i'll probably see the movie, looks decent.
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whatever....make sure you see the movie at your local Regal theater.
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
some nutty parents out there
I work at the local newspaper by the way...which is why she called here
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Woot.
not even close ...
that's exactly what i said to the gf when i read the synopsis
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When I read the books a few years ago I remember thinking, "wow, this is really violent!". And when they announced they were making a movie, I really wasn't sure how they were going to do it. I've seen the movie but won't say anything because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
BUT her first series of books I think would be perfect for your 10-year old (although I'm sure it wouldn't go well for you to say, maybe not the Hunger Games but read these other books instead