"I JUST KEEP WISHING I COULD THINK OF A WAY TO SHOW THEM THAT THEY DON’T OWN ME. IF I’M GOING TO DIE, I STILL WANT TO BE ME."
Suzanne Collins’ first novel of the Hunger Games series, a New York Times Bestseller, is based on fiery sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen. Katniss lives in District 12, one of twelve districts that make up Panem and surround the Capitol. The story starts off with the Reaping, where a boy and a girl are chosen as Tributes from each district to participate in the Hunger Games--a gory fight-to-the-death that is broadcast for all the nation to see. When Katniss' beloved little sister Primrose is chosen, Katniss volunteers to take her place as the female participant for District 12. Peeta Mallark, the son of a baker, is chosen as the male participant for District 12. After the Reaping, the two teenagers are transported to the Capitol on a high-speed train to meet with their mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, and the rest of their entourage, which includes stylists, hairdressers, and other Capitol personnel. Katniss’ stylist, Cinna, proves to be a great ally and friend for her and his outfit for the Opening Ceremonies diverts all of the nation’s attention to Katniss and Peeta. During the interview session of the Opening Ceremonies, Katniss finds out that Peeta has long harbored a crush on her. Before the games begin, the participants from each district must show their skills and survival abilities to the Gamemaker and other high-ranking officials from the Capitol. Once the Hunger Games begin, Katniss forms an alliance with Rue, the young participant from the agricultural District 11 who reminds Katniss of Primrose. The first few days of the Games are filled with violence and death, but, Katniss, armed with her intelligence and outdoor abilities (ranging from archery to identifying vegetation), proves to be too much for the other participants to handle. After finding Peeta and nursing him back to health, the two set out to defeat their last enemies and end the ever-changing Hunger Games.
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