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The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1) by Suzanne Collins (Paperback)

Author: Suzanne Collins

Age: Teen

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In the best-selling first volume of the trilogy set in the cruel world of Panem, the annual Hunger Games pit young children against one another in a battle to the death on national television, so when Katniss is ordered to represent her district, she knows an important decision between survival and the love of another will have to be made when she is called to enter the ring. Reprint.

THE HUNGER GAMES--heralded by critics as reminiscent of reality television's SURVIVOR, Shirley Jackson's disturbing short story "The Lottery," and other apocalyptic fare--takes place in Panem, where North America once existed. Amidst the desperation of the poor and the tyranny of the wealthy, a terrifying annual event called the Hunger Games pits 24 poverty-stricken kids against one another until only one triumphs. When Katniss's sister is chosen, she takes her place and must fight for not only her life but the welfare of everyone in her district. With humor and clever plotting, Suzanne Collins has created a thrilling and gripping series. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008 and a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2008.

  • Genre: Juvenile Fiction
  • Subgenre: General, Action + Adventure / General
  • Age: Teen
  • Publisher: Scholastic Pr
  • Pages: 374
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Format: paperback
  • Release Date: March 8, 2013
  • Date Published: July 3, 2010
  • Author: Suzanne Collins

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    5 of 5 stars

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  • Online Item #: 12340297
  • Store Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-0626
  • ISBN: 9780439023528
  • Item can be gift wrapped.
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THE HUNGER GAMES--heralded by critics as reminiscent of reality television's SURVIVOR, Shirley Jackson's disturbing short story "The Lottery," and other apocalyptic fare--takes place in Panem, where North America once existed. Amidst the desperation of the poor and the tyranny of the wealthy, a terrifying annual event called the Hunger Games pits 24 poverty-stricken kids against one another until only one triumphs. When Katniss's sister is chosen, she takes her place and must fight for not only her life but the welfare of everyone in her district. With humor and clever plotting, Suzanne Collins has created a thrilling and gripping series. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008 and a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2008.

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  • Book Subgenre : General, Action + Adventure / General
  • Item Type - Electronics. : Books
  • Edition : Reprint
  • Pages : 374
  • Format : paperback
  • Publisher : Scholastic Pr
  • Language : english
  • Age : Teen
  • Book Genre : Juvenile Fiction
9780439023528
what guests are saying 9 reviews
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  • 5 of 5 stars

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  • Page turner!!!
  • Jscarlett  Jun 24, 2011
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I could not stop reading this book! My neighbor recommended the series, and the next thing I knew I read all three in one week. Even though they are a teen series, I am 30 and my mom, who is currently enjoying them, is in her 60s. Buy this book today and you won't be sorry! I wish I could give 10 stars!

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  • A rare occurrence.
  • VFD  Jun 14, 2011
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The hunger games is a book that is most likely to get you attention very fast and keep you reading until you are done with the series, it is very exiting and will keep you always wondering what will happen next,something that will rarely happen in most books i read, but however good this book is i must advise you at the end it can get a little bit of gore in there, therefore this is not the kind of book you would read to you little son or daughter that has been begging you to get this book for you to read to them, it could give them nightmares and having them get you up and you have to explain to them that is was just a bad dream and that they need to go to sleep. but besides that it is a very nice book for a more mature audience, i suggest getting it if and only if you have a son or daughter that is about 7; anything under that is just a bit to young for this book.

  • 5 of 5 stars

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  • Love Hunger Games
  • Karen  Mar 27, 2012
  • from Westminster,CA
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Love this dystopian view of America's future, the strong young adult characters and their dissing the government. An easy read, but it is dark. Oh, forgot to mention, it is better than then movie.

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  • Great book!
  • Teen reader  Aug 21, 2010
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This book is great! I myself am not a big reader, but with this book I found myself reading non-stop. I know many people who read the book and all of them say nothing but great things about it! I believe there is something for everyone in this book and I hope that you get the opportunity to read it!

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  • My Favorite Book!
  • Captivated teen  Aug 8, 2010
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My sister recomended this book to me and i read the first chapter but didnt get hooked. i put it off until i was bored and needed a book. as soon as i started i couldnt stop. it was so awesome i read it in a day.thers so many twists and unexpeced turns that it keeps you intrested. i would recomend this to anyone even if you think that its not ur style, because this book is really good. now i just have to read catching fire and mockingjay! :)

  • 5 of 5 stars

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  • Just couldn't stop reading!
  • Molly  Mar 1, 2012
  • from Tampa,FL
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I read from this book all the way through the end of Mockingjay without stopping! Found this book in store at Target and picked it up. The 1st person writing style really makes you feel like you're running for your life right along with Katniss! Love the series!

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  • Incredible Read
  • S. Felter  Jul 4, 2010
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This was the best book I've read this year, out of about 45. I put off reading it because the topic seemed not my taste. However I was instantly engaged and found it difficult to think of anything else. I was engaged and horrified by the plot and characters. I finished the second book in the series in two days and pre-ordered the 3rd book! I can't wait to re-read this book!

  • 5 of 5 stars

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  • The odds are definitely in Ms. Collins' favor!
  • inkedhymnal  Mar 23, 2012
  • from Spring,TX
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I don't read many young adult books anymore, and it's even rarer to find a book that ISN'T about vampires. Thank god for Suzanne Collins! She does not have the most complicated prose, and I breezed through the book pretty quickly, but it was very entertaining and kept you on your seat. You found yourself cheering for Katniss and booing the Capital and taking gasps of horror even at certain points. Admittedly, the idea of teens killing each other in a battle royale is a bit gruesome, so I might not suggest it for your younger reader, but anyone middle-school and up can appreciate it, and if your child doesn't like reading, maybe this can help change that. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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  • Not just for teens
  • Luvmy3  Jan 21, 2012
  • from Midlothian,VA
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I, like another reviewer, am in my 30's and love this book. I read this book in three nights and could hardly put it down. I am now waiting to receive the other two books in the series and can hardly wait!

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