In a devastated future North America, the nation of Panem is ruled from a dazzling yet ruthless Capitol. Twelve poor districts live under its control, forced each year to send one boy and one girl to the Hunger Games, a televised battle to the death designed to intimidate and entertain.
When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen is thrust into the arena, she expects only a death sentence. Years of scraping by on the edge of starvation have made her resourceful and fiercely protective of her family. Now those same survival instincts must guide her through lethal traps, shifting alliances, and constant surveillance.
As the world watches, Katniss becomes an unexpected symbol of defiance. To stay alive, she has to decide how far she is willing to go, balancing instinct against compassion, and survival against the possibility of love.
Features
- Gripping dystopian setting in the nation of Panem
- High-stakes survival and strategic combat
- Strong, complex teenage heroine
- Themes of power, sacrifice, and resistance