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The Hunger Games
by Collins, Suzanne
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0439023483
- ISBN 13
- 9780439023481
- Seller
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Grottoes, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Scholastic, 2008. First Edition/First Printing. Book is very fine with sharp tips, clean text block. Appears unread. Jacket has 1/4 inch closed tear and a bit of rubbing, near fine plus. Brodart protected, ships in a box.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.
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.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Catch and Release Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004666
- Title
- The Hunger Games
- Author
- Collins, Suzanne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0439023483
- ISBN 13
- 9780439023481
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2008
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- First Edition
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- Rubbing
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- Fine
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