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The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One): Volume 1 Hardcover - 2008
by Suzanne Collins
The acclaimed author of the "New York Times"-bestselling Underland Chronicles series delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in a stunning novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to the present.
About this book
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.
First line
When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold.
First Edition Identification
Scholastic Press published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2008, New York.
Details
- Title The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One): Volume 1
- Author Suzanne Collins
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Scholastic Press, New York
- Date 2008-10-01
- ISBN 9780439023481 / 0439023483
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 8.72 x 5.5 x 1.2 in (22.15 x 13.97 x 3.05 cm)
- Ages 12 to 17 years
- Grade levels 7 - 12
- Reading level 810
- Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Interpersonal relations
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007039987
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Best Books Young Adults, 03/15/2009, Page 13
- ALA Notable Children's Books, 03/15/2009, Page 24
- Booklist, 09/01/2008, Page 97
- Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2009, Page 13
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 11/01/2008, Page 0
- Christian Century, 12/16/2008, Page 27
- Entertainment Weekly, 11/14/2014, Page 111
- Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2008, Page 580
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2009, Page 0
- Kirkus Review - Children, 09/01/2008, Page 941
- Library Journal, 12/09/2008, Page 0
- New York Times Book Review, 12/07/2008, Page 54
- Newsweek, 09/28/2009, Page 66
- People, 11/28/2011, Page 34
- People Weekly, 09/13/2010, Page 69
- Publishers Weekly, 11/03/2008, Page 58
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/03/2008, Page 33
- Romantic Times, 10/01/2008, Page 75
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2008, Page 176
- SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2008, Page 40
- Time, 09/07/2009, Page 65
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 10/01/2008, Page 348
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