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Young Adult· United States

The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2008399 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games (2008) stands as one of the most significant works of young adult of its era. In the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, teenager Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games—a televised death match between children that the Capitol uses to control the districts. Collins's trilogy launched the dystopian YA boom and created one of fiction's greatest heroines. Themes of dystopia, survival, sacrifice run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2008.

Book Details

AuthorSuzanne Collins
Published2008
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages399
Category🌟 Young Adult
ISBN9780439023481
Editorial Score67/100
About the Category

🌟 Young Adult

Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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Suzanne Collins
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hunger Games about?

In the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, teenager Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games—a televised death match between children that the Capitol uses to control the districts. Collins's trilogy launched the dystopian YA boom and created one of fiction's greatest heroines.

Who wrote The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games was written by Suzanne Collins, from United States. First published in 2008.

What awards has The Hunger Games won?

The Hunger Games has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2008.

Is The Hunger Games worth reading?

The Hunger Games is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 57/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in dystopia, survival, sacrifice.

Where can I buy The Hunger Games?

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What category is The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games is classified as Young Adult. Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

What country is The Hunger Games from?

The Hunger Games originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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