The Hunger Games Trilogy

There are very few books that are good enough to read again. This series, by Suzanne Collins, not only is one I will read again, but again, and again, and again. The first book, The Hunger Games, was adapted into film and opened last Thursday in theaters. Absolutely the best movie, but absolutely not a fraction as good as the book. Katniss Everdeen, her hometown friend Gale, and her Hunger Games partner Peeta, are quickly brought into your heart and force you to cheer for them. The following books in the series, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, only take you farther and farther into their world and get better and better with each page. I certainly felt a loss when I closed the last page and did not want it to end.

This series begins with the first book that follows the main character, Katniss Everdeen, as she leaves her life in District 12 and enters the Hunger Games. District 12 is one of twelve districts that services the capitol, a city that keeps control over the outlying districts by hosting the Hunger Games. We read of Katniss as she leaves her family, Gale, and home (not a nice one at that), to represent her district with Peeta in the Hunger Games. One girl and one boy are chosen from each district to train and then enter an arena (always in different locations) to fight to the death, with only one victor. Set in the future, this story is not one to pass up! Have you read it and did you love it as much as I did?

Spring Break

Spring break for students is a chance for parents to scramble for babysitters or leave for a bonding vacation in the sun. Spring break for teachers is to have a BREAK! And I'm loving it! A week away from my students means I'm a better teacher and come back after ten days reenergized and refreshed for the MAP test and the end of the school year. I packed my car to the max, stuffed in Tinkerbell and Tarzan, and left ASAP to drive the three hours to my parent's house. And I will leave ALAP (As late as possible) to go home ten days later. My poor husband, how he must miss me! ;)


My list of accomplished tasks:
-I started my fifth book this morning.
-A great dinner with a friend.
-A three hour lunch with another friend.
-Antiquing and shopping with my mom.
-Two mile walks with my animals.
-Staying up till two and sleeping until ten.

Although, I'm hoping these last few days snail crawl along, I do look forward to going back. My favorite part of the break is the smile I will get on Monday morning from each of my kiddos. They love me and I love them.....especially after a ten day break.