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[Note from Kidsmomo: This trilogy is recommended for ages 12 and up. If you want to give your parents more info on this trilogy, send them here.]
Submitted by Dakota, Age 11 from Rhode Island
Rating:
This is my favorite book in the whole world.It was a great story with suspense and action,i couldnt put the book down. As well as the book was i confused as to where it tokk place(the future or the past) but i am currently ready catching fire and con not wait to finish that and see the movie
A couple days ago, we posted a recap of our amazing night at the Children’s Choice Book Awards Gala. We spoke of the all-star authors and illustrators, the singing, the cross-dressing, and of course the winners. What we didn’t mention is that the event kicked off Children’s Book Week 2011, which ends today.
But we REFUSE to let it go out without one final hurrah. So today kicks off our Children’s Book Week Sweepstakes! Keep the kidlit spirit going, yo!
We’re giving away our awesome swag from the gala: the gift bags, posters, and books that we snagged at the end of the night!
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: • Commemorative Children’s Book Week 2011 tote bag • Children’s Book Week 2011 poster • A copy of Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce
ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: • Commemorative Children’s Book Week 2011 tote bag • Children’s Book Week 2011 poster • A copy of Finally by Wendy Mass
HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Kids (under the age of 18): Enter for a chance to win our prize! Just fill out this entry form and mail it back to us. (Don’t forget to have your parent/guardian sign it — otherwise, you won’t be eligible to win!) We must receive your entry before June 1, 2011. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) under 18 years. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 5/30/2011. See official rules.
HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Kids (under the age of 18):
Enter for a chance to win our prize! Just fill out this entry form and mail it back to us. (Don’t forget to have your parent/guardian sign it — otherwise, you won’t be eligible to win!) We must receive your entry before June 1, 2011.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) under 18 years. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 5/30/2011. See official rules.
Submitted by Pedro, Age 13 from Rhode Island
I READ THE HUNGER GAMES AND THOUGHT THAT IT WAS THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. WHEN CATCHING FIRE CAME OUT I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. WHEN MOCKINGJAY CAME OUT I GOT TOOK AND I WONDERED THE SAME THING KATNISS THOUGHT ” WILL THERE BE ANY SURVIVORS SHOULD THEY REALLY HAVE A CEASE-FIRE” I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERY YOUNG ADULT IN THE WORLD. AS RIGHT AT THIS VERY MOMENT DECEMBER 10, 2010 10:44 I HOLD THE LAST BOOK OF THE TRILOGY THAT MADE ME THINK THAT I COULLD BE AN AUTHOR AS IN TO MRS.COLLINS MANY PEOPLE PRAISE YOU ADAM LAMBERT LOVES YOUR BOOK WHEN I TWEETED ABOUT IT I FELT THE WAY YOU PROBALLY DID HAPPY . ALL I’M TRYING TO GET OUT THERE IS THAT EVERY BODY READ IT!
[Note from Kidsmomo: This book is recommended for ages 12 and up. If you want to give your parents more info on this book, send them here.]
Submitted by Trinity, Age 10 from Arkansas
the hunger games is the first book in the hunger games series. it is about a girl that has to in the begining pretend to like a guy but in the end has to fight his life and her own. i like how Mrs. Collins came up with names that most people would not come up with. this book has loks of action from throwing swords and shooting bows and arrows. i wish she would have put more books in the series beacuse i like reading about katniss and peeta going through adventures as lovers that would do anything for each other to stay alive. if there where more books in the series more people might read it.
This week, reading fantasy series causes Nancy to question reality and Karen to talk abnormally fast. Plus, we discuss ginormous animals, a secret world under New York City, and endless feasts. If that sounds like a fantasy come true to you, then check out our latest podcast!
And when you’re done listening, don’t forget: our next theme is books that have been made into movies! So watch our latest Mystery Book Theater video and check out these great books that have made it to the big screen.
— Nancy and Karen
The first book in The Underland Chronicles
In my last post, I railed against the claim that Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is a rip-off of Harry Potter. But I have to admit that when I read PJTO, I did notice some similarities to a different series: the Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins.
Don’t get me wrong — I am in no way suggesting that PJ is a copy of Underland, or even that one is better than the other. The truth is, PJ and Underland currently tie for my second favorite series (after HP, of course).
But I bring this up because I think Underland doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves, and so there’s a good chance you’ve never read the books. Well, fear not — Kidsmomo to the rescue! I’m here to tell you that if you’re a PJTO fan, you should definitely give Underland a try.
What, my word’s not enough to convince you? Well, here’s a side-by-side comparison to entice you:
So, what are you waiting for? Go underground and give Gregor a chance! (And after you read The Underland Chronicles and love it, please remember that I accept thanks in the form of cash and/or chocolate.)
— Karen
