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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)
by Collins, Suzanne
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0439023483
- ISBN 13
- 9780439023481
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Scholastic Press. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Wonder Book
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- L06G-00025
- Title
- The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, Book 1)
- Author
- Collins, Suzanne
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0439023483
- ISBN 13
- 9780439023481
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 2008
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Wonder Book
Biblio member since 2003
Frederick, Maryland
About Wonder Book
With 3 stores less than 1 hour outside the DC/Metropolitan area (1 in Gaithersburg, 1 in Frederick and 1 in Hagerstown, MD), we have the largest selection of books in the tri-state area. Wonder Book and Video has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997. We have over 1 Million books for sale on our website and another 1 Million books for sale in our 3 locations. We have a very active online inventory and as such, we can receive multiple orders for the same item. We fill those orders on a first come first serve basis, but will refund promptly any items that are out of stock. Since 1980 it has always been about the books. ALL kinds of books from 95 cent children\'s paperbacks to five figure rare and collectibles. A merging of the old and new is where we started, and it is where we are today. Our retail stores have always been places where a reader can rush in looking for a title needed for a term paper that is due the next day, or where bibliophiles can get lost \"in the stacks\" for as long as they wish. In 2002 USAToday recognized us as \"1 of 10 Great Old Bookstores\", and we have been featured in numerous other newspaper and TV stories including Washington Post and CSpan.
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