The Hunger Games: Movie Tie-In Edition - Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games: Movie Tie-In Edition - Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is the first book in the bestselling Hunger Games series, a gripping young adult dystopian novel combining survival, action, political oppression and unforgettable characters. This special Movie Tie-In Edition introduces readers to Katniss Everdeen and the brutal world of Panem, where teenagers are forced to compete in a televised fight to the death.

In the ruins of what was once North America lies Panem, a nation divided between the wealthy Capitol and twelve struggling districts.

Every year, the Capitol reminds the districts of its absolute power by demanding two young people from each district – one boy and one girl – as tributes for the Hunger Games.

The rules are simple and terrifying: only one tribute can survive.

When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take the place of her younger sister Prim, she is taken from District 12 and sent to the Capitol alongside fellow tribute Peeta Mellark.

Katniss has spent years hunting illegally to keep her family alive, giving her skills that may help her survive the arena. But the Games demand far more than physical strength.

Every decision is watched by an audience. Alliances can become deadly. Public image can determine whether sponsors provide desperately needed help. And the Capitol expects the tributes' suffering to become entertainment.

As Katniss and Peeta face the arena together, questions of survival, loyalty, sacrifice and resistance become increasingly impossible to separate.

Suzanne Collins combines fast-paced action with sharp social commentary about government control, propaganda, inequality, media spectacle and the use of fear as political power. Katniss's determination to protect the people she loves has made her one of the most recognisable heroines in modern young adult fiction.

For readers searching for The Hunger Games books, Suzanne Collins novels, YA dystopian fiction, survival books for teens, books like Divergent or The Maze Runner, or action-packed science fiction, this is the essential place to begin.

As the first Hunger Games novel, it introduces Panem, Katniss Everdeen and the conflict that continues through Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

Why You'll Love It

• First book in The Hunger Games series
• Written by bestselling author Suzanne Collins
• Special Movie Tie-In Edition
• Introduces the iconic Katniss Everdeen
• Gripping combination of dystopian fiction and survival adventure
• Features the deadly Hunger Games arena
• Strong themes of courage, sacrifice and family
• Explores government control and political oppression
• Examines propaganda, inequality and media manipulation
• Fast-paced action with memorable characters
• Ideal for fans of Divergent and The Maze Runner
• Essential YA dystopian fiction