The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins is a famous author known for writing exciting books like "The Hunger Games" series. She was born in 1962 in the United States. Suzanne Collins loved to read and write stories from a young age. Her books are about brave characters fighting for what they believe in, and they show us the importance of standing up for ourselves and others. Suzanne Collins' stories are full of adventure and suspense, making them fun to read. She has inspired many readers around the world with her imaginative and thrilling books.

  1. Who is the author of "The Hunger Games" series?
  2. Where was Suzanne Collins born?
  3. What is a common theme in Suzanne Collins' books?
  4. How would you describe Suzanne Collins' stories?
  5. Why do you think Suzanne Collins' books have inspired many readers?

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay is an exciting book written by Suzanne Collins. It is the third book in The Hunger Games series. The story follows the courageous Katniss Everdeen as she becomes the symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. Katniss bravely fights for justice and freedom in a world filled with danger and deceit. The book is filled with suspense, action, and important lessons about standing up for what is right.

  1. What is the name of the main character in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay?
  2. Why is Katniss Everdeen fighting against the Capitol?
  3. Can you describe the setting of the book?
  4. What are some of the important themes in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay?
  5. How does Katniss show bravery in the story?

Visit to the Birthplace of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Hi, my name is Hannah and I'm 8 years old. I recently went on a super cool trip with my family to the birthplace of Suzanne Collins, the amazing author of The Hunger Games! We visited a city called Hartford in the country of Connecticut where she was born.

  1. We explored the city and learned so much about Suzanne Collins and her inspiration for writing. It was like stepping into the world of her books!
  2. While we were in Hartford, we also visited the Mark Twain House, which is a famous tourist attraction. It was so cool to see where another famous author used to live and work!
  1. What is the name of the city where Suzanne Collins was born?
  2. Why is visiting the birthplace of an author important?
  3. Can you name another famous author mentioned in the article?
  4. What did the child find cool about visiting the Mark Twain House?
  5. How does learning about an author's background influence your reading of their books?

Your Turn!

After reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!

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