Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel)
Scholastic Press 2025
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 5.5 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
Themes include trauma and healing
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Genre
Themes
- survival
- power and control
- resistance
- media manipulation
- sacrifice
- loyalty and trust
- trauma and healing
- moral choices
About this book
Set decades before Katniss, this fifth Hunger Games novel follows the deadly spectacle of the Fiftieth Games—the Quarter Quell that doubles the number of tributes. As Panem tightens its grip, a young tribute must navigate shifting alliances, televised manipulation, and impossible choices to survive. Suzanne Collins blends pulse-pounding action with sharp social commentary about power and propaganda. Ideal for teens who like high-stakes dystopian stories with strong world-building and moral complexity.
Setting: the dystopian nation of Panem and the arena of the 50th Hunger Games, decades before the original trilogy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel) right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel). The reading level is AR 5.5, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include survival, power and control, resistance.
How long does it take to read Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel) takes around 12h to finish. The book has 120,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel) has an AR quiz available, worth 18 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel)?
Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Edition (a Hunger Games Novel) has an AR reading level of 5.5, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.