Author: Suzanne Collins
Trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay
Format: print, audio-book, e-book, dvd
Citation: Collins, S. (2008). The Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic Press.
The Hunger Games is a story about a reality tv show where a boy and girl from each district (12 districts in all) must fight to the death. The contest is filmed via live feed to screens all over the society of Panem. Can she outrun all the dangers thrown at her?
The main character is sixteen-year-old Katniss from district 12. She is a strong character in this fast-paced race. The tone is suspenseful and threatening with a descriptive writing style.
The Hunger Games has received many awards to date and has been made into a movie.
Book reviews: link to Library Thing Reviews
Book trailer: The Hunger Games Official Book Trailer - Bing video
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