PRELUDE TO SPACE
by CLARKE, ARTHUR C
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Dust Jacket Included
- Seller
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PASADENA, California, United States
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About This Item
SIDGWICK, 1953. Book. Fine. Hardcover. A VERY GOOD FIRST IN DJ..
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
- VAGABOND BOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- PAS 22
- Title
- PRELUDE TO SPACE
- Author
- CLARKE, ARTHUR C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Publisher
- SIDGWICK
- Date Published
- 1953
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