Age: 16
Title: Hunger
Author: Jackie Morse Kessler
Publisher: HMH Children's Paperback
Pub Date: 10/2010
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: Yes
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: Hunger is a thrilling book that once you start, you must finish. A compelling read to men or women, it portrays the difficulties a teenager must face in the high profile life of today. The main character faces problems with a neglecting family and an eating disorder that has the potential to turn deadly. The interesting twist appears when death beckons her to become Famine, one of the four bringers of the apocalypse.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: I think the most compelling part of this book is that it is centered around real life issues and the main character really struggles to work through them. She doesn't face the fact that she has a problem at first, driving away friends and family.
Comments: This book really relates to many issues that teens face today. Ms. Kessler writes a compelling story, albeit short, conveys the hardships and hurdles that many people face as they grow up.
Cover: The cover of Hunger does a wonderful job at conveying the dark tone and theme of the book. The set of scales clearly represents the balance the main character uses and finds in the book.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 16-17
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
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