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Book review of the week!

📚 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Reviewed by: Books for Big Brains
Age Rating: 11+ (due to intense themes and violence)
Category: Dystopian Fiction, Action, Survival

⭐ Summary:

Set in the brutal world of Panem, The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen—a fierce, resourceful teen girl who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a televised fight to the death. With only a bow, her wits, and an extremely confusing crush on Peeta (ugh, Peeta), Katniss battles other tributes, the Capitol’s twisted rules, and her own heart.

💭 Themes:

Survival & Rebellion
Social injustice & inequality
Loyalty, sacrifice, and (very weird) romance

🤓 Big Brain Thoughts:

What would you do if you lived in District 12?
Is Katniss a hero or just trying to survive?
Should reality TV have limits? (ahem, yes.)

📈 Complexity:

The writing is fast-paced but layered with strong emotions, ethical dilemmas, and political undertones. Perfect for thoughtful readers who like action and moral questions.

🔥 Books for Big Brains Rating: 9/10

For readers who love deep stories, big feelings, and the occasional fireball.

Jaqueline Wilson's BEST

Jacqueline Wilson – Book Review Summary

Jacqueline Wilson’s books are known for being heartfelt, honest, and often a little emotional. She writes mostly about real-ife problems like friendship drama, family struggles, school pressure, and growing up. Her character- like Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather, and Ellie-feel like real kids with real feelings.

Many of her books include:

Strong female leads
Difficult family situations (like divorce or adoption)
Big emotions like anger, jealousy, sadness—but also bravery and love
Funny, quick-paced writing with clever humour
Important themes like identity, being different, and standing up for yourself

Her style is:

Very readable and super relatable.
Often illustrated by Nick Sharratt, making it even more fun to read.

What Readers Are Saying

“I loved this book for it’s heartfelt story and relateable content. I enjoyed reading this to my 7 year old dyslexic daughter, because when I did, at least she stoped screaming ROSIE ROSIE!”

“I am 11 and my sister is 7, this book taught us how much we value each other and how we take for granted. and Someone just had to read without me because it was apparently sooo good”

My little sister read this book and she HATES BOOKS and when she came down she said … BEST BOOK EVER! So I had to try it and I can agree with her… BEST BOOK EVER!

loved this book and told my mum and dad to read it, they loved it as well but i cryed a bit on some parts of it

Upcoming Book

Dolphin Westward spent her childhood as the supporting character in the story of her beautiful, wild, volatile mother Marigold. Now thirty-three, she’s painfully aware that not much has changed. She lives in a tiny bedsit, works in a tattoo shop by day and collects her illustrated mum from police stations by night.