This first book in the series introduces us to Katniss Everdeen, a tough teenaged girl with strong survival instincts. She lives in District 12 of the country of Panem, a futuristic society located in what was formerly known as North America. The novel begins with the day of the "Reaping" when Katniss's dear younger sister is selected to participate in "The 74th Annual Hunger Games". Terrified of losing the one person she truly loves, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion a battle between Katniss and 23 other teen tributes- and the Capitol of Panem itself.
The Hunger Games
This first book in the series introduces us to Katniss Everdeen, a tough teenaged girl with strong survival instincts. She lives in District 12 of the country of Panem, a futuristic society located in what was formerly known as North America. The novel begins with the day of the "Reaping" when Katniss's dear younger sister is selected to participate in "The 74th Annual Hunger Games". Terrified of losing the one person she truly loves, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion a battle between Katniss and 23 other teen tributes- and the Capitol of Panem itself.