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THE HUNGER GAMES.

THE HUNGER GAMES.

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THE HUNGER GAMES.

by Collins, Suzanne

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  • Hardcover
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About This Item

New York:: Scholastic,, (2008.). Hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket (not an unread copy, but one which has been read with care). First printing (complete number line ending in a '1') Rather hard to find first printing of the first book in this powerful trilogy set in the near future with unsettling parallels to our present. Basis for the movie of the same name. 487 pp.

Synopsis

The story is set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, where a wealthy Capitol rules over twelve impoverished districts. Each year, one boy and one girl from each district are chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. When Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Games, she becomes a symbol of hope for the oppressed people of Panem. With the help of fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, Katniss must fight to survive the brutal and deadly competition while defying the Capitol's oppressive regime.he Hunger Games is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, oppression, and the human will to survive.

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Reviews

On Apr 20 2014, Fireflower537 said:
I feel this is a very overrated series. If Gale was a GAIL nobody would care about it. It also focused way too much on the violence.
On Feb 27 2014, a reader said:
This is a wonderful, exciting read full of suspense and will have you staying up all night reading it. I love this book. It shows me another world.
On Feb 4 2014, a reader said:
Easy read, great story. Now I have to read the next one!
On Apr 7 2012, Davidleslie said:
Amazing story that makes you very involved in the book. Great characters.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
62966
Title
THE HUNGER GAMES.
Author
Collins, Suzanne
Format/Binding
Hardcover first edition -
Book Condition
Used - Near fine in near fine dust jacket (not an unread copy, but one which has been read with care)
Jacket Condition
near fine
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Scholastic,
Place of Publication
New York:
Date Published
(2008.)
Keywords
dystopia, movie tie-in,
Bookseller catalogs
Fantasy: Children and Young Adult;

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