Sorry to jump in, but I think you might want to read some reviews about The Hunger Games, and how age appropriate it is. The words won't be too difficult for her, but most people seem to think the content is not appropriate for 9 year olds. Even if certain incredibly mature 9 year olds can marginally handle the gory, gruesome violence and torture scenes that are explicitly detailed in the book, I would still say that it will be a BETTER book for a 12+ year old, so why not save it? There are plenty of books that are less questionable for that age. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't recommend this. I'm not in such a hurry for them to grow up before their time :-(
More suggestions: The Phantom Tollbooth has a Lexile over 1000. Also look into: Mysterious Benedict Society; When You Reach Me (Newbery 2010); Bridge to Terabithia; Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo; A Wrinkle in Time; Matilda by Roald Dahl; Tuck Everlasting;
