Trinity pupils share their views on The Hunger Games books ahead of new film

27 Nov 2014

The Hunger Games are some of Trinity School’s library most borrowed books and pupils, just like many teenagers all over the UK, are eagerly awaiting the release of Francis Lawrence’s new film later this month.  They have more reason than most to be excited as over 20 of their fellow pupils recorded part of the soundtrack to Mockingjay Part 1.

Librarian Kate Parlain decided to organise a lunchtime reading and discussion group to find out just what the boys like about Suzanne Collins’ popular trilogy. She found that the passages chosen by the pupils as their favourite moments in the books were extremely varied and ranged from classic action‐packed scenes to very moving and poetical ones.
Kate Parlain commented: “There is no doubt that The Hunger Games books are incredibly popular with boys, especially the 12‐14 age group. The discussion today showed some really thoughtful insight into characterisation and many interesting points were made about the differences between the books and the films.”

Daniel Giffin (age 13 – year 9) said: “For me The Hunger Games are the new Harry Potter. I love the action. My favourite passage is in the first book when the contestants have been whittled down to the last few and have to meet in a final battle.”

Nathaniel Bedeau (age 13 – year 9) added: “There is also a lot of emotion in the books and my favourite bit is when Katniss cradles the dying Rue in her arms and recites  a poem to her. Interestingly the poem became a song in the film, which worked really well.

 

Photo; Trinity pupils Daniel Giffin and Tom Fairley discuss The Hunger Games.