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ISBN: 0439023483
ISBN13: 9780439023481

The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One)

(Book #1 in the The Hunger Games Series)

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ISBN: 0439023483
ISBN13: 9780439023481
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The first novel in the worldwide bestselling series by Suzanne Collins

Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . .

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 regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place 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.

Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
ISBN:
0439023483
ISBN13:
9780439023481
Release Date:
October 2008
Publisher:
Scholastic, Incorporated
Length:
384 Pages
Weight:
1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:
1.2″ × 5.5″ × 8.7″
Age Range:
12 years and up
Grade Range:
Grade 7
Class StruggleGovernment ControlHope And ResilienceIdentity And Self-DiscoveryLove And FriendshipMedia ManipulationSacrificeDystopian13 - 17 Years9 - 12 Years

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Wonderful!

Love this book! Thanks!

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My Favorite Series

The Hunger Games was really popular when I was in middle school but I was really bad at reading and had no interest in doing so. I'm glad I waited however! I'm 19 and this is my first read through of the series and my goodness! I love it! Suzanne Collins character development and world building is unmatched, the way she describes the arena and the Capitol makes you feel like you are there and it is truly amazing. I can't stop talking about these books now.

14

Couldn't put it down!

borrowed it from the library first to make sure it was worth having, couldn't put it down and ordered it after reading the series in 3 days. recommend 10/10

12

Great book!

I remember myself very impressed reading this, was so nice to meet The Hunger games.

5

Wow I'm speechless about this book!!

This book has mad my heart pound as these people risk their lives for their country in a some what war-ish type "festival" that they partake in.. You have to read this book OMG!!

8

One of the most epic books I have ever read

One of the most epic books I have ever read

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