Catching Fire

Suzanne Collins

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Catching Fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Second Book of the Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games · Book 2

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark thought their hardest days were behind them after winning the Hunger Games, but their victory sparks a dangerous uprising across the districts. As they navigate threats from powerful enemies and their own uncertain feelings, they must find courage to survive and protect those they love.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger War & Conflict Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

What's Next in The Hunger Games?

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Book 3: Mockingjay
Level 5-6Intense

Same content intensity — Intense

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Details

Book Length

499 pages
ISBN
9780439023498
Pages
499
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action/AdventureFantasyTeen FictionInterdependenceIndependenceGamesApocalyptic LiteratureCompetitionTeenage GirlsSistersPovertyContestsInsurgencyOpen Library Staff PicksSurvivalInterpersonal RelationsTelevision ProgramsDystopiasAdventures and AdventurersTelevisionCourageBraveryHeroismDefiance and Talking BackAdventure and AdventurersGirlsBlindBooks and ReadingYoung Adult FictionTelevision Game ShowsDystopianScience FictionSurvival StoriesSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceAction & AdventureSocial ThemesSurvival SkillsReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Reality Television ProgramsLarge Type BooksKatniss EverdeenSpanish Language MaterialsSupervivenciaNovela JuvenilRelaciones HumanasInsurgenciaProgramas De TelevisiónConcursosDistopíasSpanish LanguageNovelaTelevisiónProgramasPhantastische Erza˜hlungPhantastische LiteraturWilderness SurvivalRévoltesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseHabiletés De SurvieJeux TélévisésConcours Et CompétitionsDystopiesFillesSerie:The_Hunger_Games

People

Katniss EverdeenPeeta MellarkGale HawthornPresident SnowRueThreshBonnieTwillHaymitchCinnaGlossEnobariaBrutusEffie TrinketCashmerethe CareersJohanna MasonMagsBeeteeWiressFinnick OdairPeacekeepers

Places

Panemthe CapitolDistrict 12District 8District 13District 7District 1District 2District 4