What Are The Hunger Games? Ames Librarian Explains

The Story:

The Hunger Games trilogy of by Suzanne Collins is set in a dystopian future, where most people live in one of the 12 districts struggling to survive, and a fortunate few enjoy luxury and decadence in a metropolis known as the Capitol. As punishment for a previous rebellion, every year 24 teenagers are randomly selected from the districts and sent to the Capitol to fight to the death live on TV. The winner brings a chance of a better life for the people in his or her district, through additional food and supplies.

The story follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who has been the provider for her family since the death of her father. When her younger sister is picked for the Hunger Games, Katniss takes her place.

The Series:

The Hunger Games

Catching Fire

Mockingjay

Who It’s For:

The Hunger Games books are written for teens, but have found a ready audience in adults as well. Although the story is violent and disturbing, it is also thought provoking and at times heartwarming. Ames Public Library currently has 28 copies of this the fist book "The Hunger Games," with 90 people waiting to read it. We have not seen a teen book this popular since Harry Potter. Boys and girls, men and women, everyone is reading The Hunger Games.

Tracy Briseño

Teen Librarian

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