This week's science fiction books contain two of the most popular books in junior high right now and in the past. The Giver by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Award in the 1990's. It is still a popular choice for teachers when selecting novels for class discussion. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is the first book in a trilogy of books. Both books will make the reader think about government control and when it is too much. In The Giver, the Elders choose everything for the community. Everything from names, jobs (assignments) and even memories of history are decided by the Elders. In The Hunger Games, after a civil war has left the country divided into twelve districts, the government has complete control over all aspects of life. Food is rationed, people are restricted from moving from distict to district and in the ultimate show of control, each district must "sacrifice" a boy and girl to the Hunger Games which is basically an entertainment show for the people in the capitol. Both of these books would be great recommendations for older children, young adults and adults. The language is safe and there are no sexual scenes.
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