Catching Fire

Suzanne Collins

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Catching Fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Hunger Games #2

by Suzanne Collins

Reading Level 8 12IP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 8th 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 races through the forest, heart pounding as the Capitol's shadow looms closer. Suddenly, the announcement blares—she's going back into the Hunger Games arena. Can she survive the cruel twist waiting for her?

Quick Assessment

This intense sequel follows Katniss and Peeta as they navigate the dangerous aftermath of their Hunger Games victory, facing political unrest and a forced return to the deadly arena. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it contains themes of survival, rebellion, and complex interpersonal dynamics, with some scenes of violence and emotional challenge.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IP — Intense — Physical
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Intense
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Violence Political Conflict Emotional Intensity
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

438 pages
ISBN
9781407138336
Pages
438
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsContestsReality Television ProgramsInsurgencySurvivalKatniss EverdeenAction/AdventureFantasyTeen FictionInterdependenceIndependenceGamesApocalyptic LiteratureCompetitionTeenage GirlsSistersPovertyOpen Library Staff PicksTelevision 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 12Large Type BooksSpanish 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