Sunrise on the Reaping

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Compare Sunrise on the Reaping to the other books in the Hunger Games series. Is there a noticeable shift in theme or tone? If so, how does Collins accomplish this shift?

2. How did Sunrise on the Reaping change your perspective on the character of Haymitch Abernathy?

3. Is Sunrise on the Reaping an effective entry into the Hunger Games canon? Does it work as a standalone novel as well as a prequel?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Each character in Sunrise on the Reaping has a unique approach to the idea of resistance, from Maysilee’s weaponized snark to Haymitch’s arena plot. Which of these approaches resonated with you the most? If you were called to participate in Panem’s revolution, how would you choose to do it?

2. What aspects of Haymitch’s character did you find most and least relatable? If placed in a similar situation, would you have stood up for the rebellion, or complied with the Capitol to keep yourself safe?

3. In the arena, Maysilee and Asterid kill three Gamemakers who are not directly threatening their lives.