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Frist question for you all…

PEETA OR GALE? And why!

So according to HungerGamesTrilogy.com, the third installment will be released September 2010.  The Unofficial title still stands as The Victors.

Their source: http://www.thehungergames.fr

Also, just for kicks, I put together a Book Trailer for MY upcoming book!

Excerpt:

I darted over the dark earth and rock and all I could hear was my own breath thrashing in and out of my chest. I wanted to collapse and wail; however, my pursuer would not allow me that relief.

The ground gave way to the current that belonged to a river, a river that desired nothing more than to pull me under like a kelpie. As I found purchase on the other side, I looked over my shoulder. Behind me was a great black wolf, standing at the ready. He looked me in the eye, then let out a low growl before diving into the water after me.

“Red.” it called to me. “Red.” It’s voice was all around me, as if spoken by an abundance of  men.

Falling to the ground I felt something wrap around my legs. “Stop!” I fought the monster’s pull.

“Red, stop it.” I thrashed as tears started to brim in my eyes, lashes locked and shut tight. Then I just stopped, giving myself up for a merciful death…

Made by DTVSCCchica.

Yes, that is my dumb voice over…  but I think it adds to it!  I hope you like it, and don’t forget to subscribe to GirlsforBooks!  As soon as we have 112 subcribers, someone will get a prize!  (and yes I am being evil and not telling what it is! Mahaha!)

GirlsforBooks @ youtube

1. Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins. The protagonist of The Hunger Games returns. (Ages 12 or older)
2. The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins. In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 or older)

Find the link here.

Ah! Happy dancing!… But really, awesome job Suzanne!  She must be on cloud nine…  I hope everyone leaves her some nice comments below!

I got this email and wanted to share it with you all!  I hope the author wont mind, just thought it was so nice!  Also, I might have to get a hold of one of those book marks!

Hi!

First of all, I really enjoy your website; it’s so nice to share the same enthusiasm for the books.

I am a high school English teacher in Erie, Illinois (small town near the Quad Cities–opposite side of state from Chicago).  After I read The Hunger Games this past summer, I knew I had to get it for my 9th grade general English class.  This group is almost all boys, all have very low reading skills, and all HATE to read.  I convinced my principal to buy 15 new hardback copies for them (we’ve NEVER purchased hard copy novels–only paperbacks!).  I told him that I had a gut feeling that these kids would love this book & it would be money well spent.  Of course they loved it and now we’re trying to convince him to buy hard copies of Catching Fire!  I’ve never read a book in class that every kid seems to love–until The Hunger Games.  It’s so inspiring to see these kids excited about reading.

So this brings me to my reason for this email.  I’ve been making bookmarks for my students for years.  It’s cheaper than buying them & I love to introduce a book we’re reading & get them excited for it by giving them their own bookmarks before we begin reading.  Most of the boys could care less about bookmarks…until they got their Hunger Games bookmark.

I’ve been selling my bookmarks during the summer and over the holidays on eBay for a few years.  In recent years, the Twilight ones have done very well.  Then this fall I noticed NO ONE makes The Hunger Games or Catching Fire bookmarks.  Since my students we’re so excited for their bookmarks, I decided to start listing them on eBay.  Just this week I listed a few & plan to list more as we get closer to the holidays.

I thought I’d let you know in case you want to share a link with your readers (this is just one of the bookmarks–click on “seller’s other items” to see more):

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hunger-Games-Catching-Fire-Beaded-Bookmark-Book-Thong_W0QQitemZ330369622868QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4ceb906354

After doing a little research on the internet, I couldn’t find any bookmarks to purchase for the books.  This saddens me, because I think they are worthy of more exposure & excitement.  I hope you agree!

Thanks for reading this incredibly long note & keep up the great work on your website!

Sincerely,

Tracee

Click the link above to find the bookmarks or here.