For those kids who love Hunger Games

Ninth City Burning by J. Patrick Black is a great book. As a 6th grade teacher, I chose to read it to potentially add to my classroom library. I couldn't put it down. I've read all of the Harry Potter series, and hunger games last year with my class. This book has everything and it's about learning to embrace who you are (a valuable lesson for this age group).

Set in a futuristic society, the reader is led through by the main character, a young 6th class (or 6th grade) boy who has been named a champion of his district. The author takes us inside his head as he embraces the position that life has given him. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys science fiction/fantasy, not just young adults. I received this book to review through blogging for books.