As an introduction to a unit we're going to begin on Classic Heroes and Heroines and Contemporary Characters, each of you will get to choose one of two contemporary novels: either The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Great reads, both of them.
Need help making a decision? Check these out-----
Suzanne Collins' website
Her brand new book, the sequel to Hunger Games, is out this week and is getting a lot of attention, including an interview at NPR. But maybe wait to listen to that one--I haven't heard it yet, but I suspect it may contain a spoiler for the first book.
A page of sites on Ender's Game and Orson Scott Card
Lots of interesting links. And on the sidebar of the page above, check out "Before You Read"--a short persuasive piece on Ender's Game. (Interesting to notice what strategies he uses here for persuasion.)
And here are the videos we looked at in class:
Suzanne Collins talking about her classical and contemporary inspirations for The Hunger Games series
Ender's Game fan trailer on YouTube
As noted by more than one Ender fan in this class, the novel is more character-driven and psychological than comes across in this particular fan trailer. (You do not need to love battles to enjoy this book.)
Ender's Game, the Graphic Novel on YouTube
Can't make a decision? No worries. Pick both. Read one book now and choose the other one later for a choice book.
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