The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)

By Suzanne Collins

1653 ratings 2484 reviews 2862 followers
Book 1 of 3 in the  The Hunger Games Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 6 - 8Grades 10 - 9Z5.399750
Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don't live to see the morning?

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before - and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

 

New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Collins delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present.

Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 9780439023481
ISBN-10: 0439023483
Published on 9/14/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 384

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16 year old Katniss Everdeen lives in district 12, the poorest district of all, the cruel Capitol chooses a boy and a girl, ages 12-18 from each of the 12 districts come to compete in the annual Hunger Games where they are forced to fight to the last tribute. But what happens when Katniss' sweet, helpless, 12 year old sister gets chosen? This books takes place in North America after they rise from the ashes of World War III.

nice book i am reading them all and not stoping untill im done

awesome

It is my favorite book I have ever read. It is kind of violent in the beginning of part two though so you have to be prepared. I would recommend reading the book before watching the movie because if you don't read the book first, you don't know what your in for. Actually it does have a lesson in it some people think its a book about children killing other children. But it actually has a HUGE lesson it has. Also its very humorous and fun to read, also it can be very sad and I recommend this book for people who love adventure.

awesome book but violent

A book of action, justice, and love, the Hunger Games Book 1 is the beginning of a beautifully written series by the scintillating author Suzanne Collins. For all of the readers who want a series that will never lose their attention, pick up the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is a compelling and strong character who is full of perseverance and love. This book begins her story of blood, sweat, and tears in fighting for justice against the Capitol with Peeta Mellark, Gale, her mother, Cinna, Effie, Prim, and Haymitch right by her side.

this was a good book

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