Hungry for more..... The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzzanne Collins.

The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzzane Collins .

I am not one to do what everyone is doing, just because it is in. The same goes for reading the latest crazy. BUT, having said this, I have to admit that THIS particular latest book trilogy is excellent.

check out the offical web page.

http://www.thehungergames.co.uk/

It has become the favourite read for our family. It is a book for teens and a good adult read. In fact, I have not been able to put it down. It is well written and the thrilling plot keeps you clued to the pages. The chapters are long and full. They always end with a gripping piece that keeps you turning the page to the next chapter.

I am not going to give a hint at all of the story. 

Just to say it is fairly violent but not in any gory detail. 

It is more a discription of an action and the result and she does not go into unneccessary detail. 

A good read!!

The Roman Mystery Series

I spent this holiday reading through the series written by Caroline Lawrence. The Roman Mystery Series.  These books were introduced to our family about 8 years ago by a friend who brought them from the UK. 

Check out the web site.  http://www.romanmysteries.com/

These books are set in Ostia when Rome was at its hight of rule. The stories revolve around a group of teenagers who set about solving a mystery in each book. There is a thread that runs from book to book although each stands alone. 

They are well written and extremely exciting. Full of intrigue and "who done it" stuff.

I would recommend them for children who are good readers and who love a mystery. 

The books also include a great deal of good history around the time it is set. This is really excellent!!

The first book in the series is called "The Thieves of Ostia".

These are well worth a read.