The Hunger Games
Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When her sister is chosen by lottery, Katniss steps up to go in her place.
About the Author
Suzanne Collins is a best-selling author of The Underland Chronicles. The Hunger Games is her first book for young adults. She currently lives with her family in Connecticut.
Memorable Quotes
"Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!"
"That's exactly the kind of topic Haymitch told me to steer clear of."
"Then I'll just have to fill in the blanks myself."
"You don't forget the face of the person who was your last hope."
Links
Suzanne Collins Official WebsiteThe Hunger Games at Scholastic