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The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay
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Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins
Personal Biography
Suzanne Collins was born in Conneticut in 1962. She graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts and earned her M.F.A from New York University for Dramatic Writing. Her career began in 1991 as a lead writer for many children television shows, including "Cliffords Puppy Days".
Other Works
Along with "The Hunger Games" series, Suzanne Collins has also written "The Underland Chronicles" This seies involves many topics of war including, biological warfare, genocide, and military intelligence. On the brighter side of her writing, Collins has written 2 children books, "When Charlie Mcbutton lost power", "When Charlie Mcbutton gained power", and a mystery book, "Fire Proof: Shelby Woo #11"
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
Story Summary
Story Summary
In this thrilling dystopian science fiction novel, the fragile remains of what was once known as North America, lies the country of Panem, divided into twelve districts struggling to live by the Capitol's totalitarian rule. Every year the annual Hunger Games are held, pitting children and teens twelve through eighteen years old to fight to the death, and is a morbid reminder of the Capitol's destruction of District 13 during a rebellion that took place decades ago. 16 year-old Katniss Everdeen, along with her friend Gale, younger sister Prim, and mother live a meager survival under the Captiol's strict control.The annual Hunger Games are approaching, which means that each District much give one boy and one girl. When Prim is chosen to be the girl District 12 tribute, Katniss volunteers to take place her place as tribute. The boy tribute, Peeta Mellark, is chosen to be the male tribute. Now Katniss and Peeta have to struggle for survival again, but not in their own district rather in the Hunger Games arena. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Major Characters
Major Characters
Katniss Everdeen- 16 year-old girl from District 12 and is Prim's older sister. She despises the Capitol's method of ruling with a burning passion and sees the Hunger Games mere entertainment for the citizens of the Captiol.Primrose Everdeen- 12-year old girl from District 12 and is Katniss's younger sister. Prim is a very compassionate and kind girl. This will be her first year in the reaping of the annual Hunger Games.Gale Hawthorne- An 18-year old boy from District 12, Katniss's best friend, and hunting partner. Gale shares the same intense hatred of the Capitol with Katniss and has ocassionally brought up the idea of even running away from District 12.Haymitch Abernathy- The one and only District 12 Hunger Games victor. Haymitch is frequently drunk and is the laughing stock of District 12 due to his inappropriate behavior.Haymitch acts as Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen's mentor for the Hunger Games.Peeta Mellark- A 16 year-old boy from District 12, chosen to be the male tribute in the 74th Annual Hunger Games. Peeta is no stranger to the main character Katniss, as he had saved her from starving to death when they were just children.
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Fan-made video of "The Hunger Games" and an official trailer for the movie "The Hunger Games".
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Catching Fire
Catching Fire
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Teenagers Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark emerge as the 74th annual Hunger Games victors. However, the fact that both of them survived the games through a rebelious act in the arena upsets the Capitol gamemakers and President Snow greatly. Now Katniss must convince the other districts on the traditional Victory Tour that she did not mean to start another rebellion. President Snow, the cruel dictator of Panem, has even personally threatened Katniss that if she is to fail her family and friends will be in danger. May the odds be ever in your favor...
Major Characters
Major Characters
Katniss Everdeen- 16 year-old girl from District 12 and a victor in the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss has to feign love for Peeta during the Victory to convince the other Districtis that her rebelious act in the arena was not meant to start a rebellion.Peeta Mellark- A 16 year-old boy from District 12 and a victor in the 74th Hunger Games. Peeta is actually in love with Katniss, but the feeling is apparently not mutual, which upsets Peeta throughout the novel.President Snow- The cruel and oppressive ruler of Panem. Personally threatens Katniss and her family if she fails to pacify the Districts on the Victory Tour.Gale Hawthorne- An 18 year-old boy from District 12, Katniss Everdeen's friend and hunting partner. Gale and Katniss feel much more separated than they were prior to the Hunger Games now that Katniss has to act like she is in love with Peeta.
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Fan-made video of Haymitch during the Second Quarter Quell.
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Mockingjay
MockingJay
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In the last part of "Catching Fire", Katniss and Peeta return to the arena for the 75th Hunger Games— the Quarter Quell —along with two victors from each of the other Districts. In the special commemorative version of the Games, the Capitol (and President Snow in particular) was dedicated on murdering Katniss during the games. Katniss has stirred up a rebellion in the Districts, therefore becoming a threat to Snow’'s oppressive and tyrannical ruling. However, the Capitol's goals did not go according plan as the majority of the victors band together to form an alliance and attempt to foil the Capitol's plans for the third Quarter Quell. Katniss has to take the role of the Mockingjay, the face of the rebellion against the Captiol, and prepare to fight. May the odds be ever in your favor.
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Major Characters
Katniss EverdeenGale HawthornePresident CoinPeeta MellarkPrimrose Everdeen
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Conflicts Throughout "The Hunger Games" trilogy
In the first book Katniss has to struggle for survival inside and outside of the arena of the annual Hunger Games. In the second book, "Catching Fire", Katniss has to face the lingering fear of President Snow harming what she holds dear and, again, must fight for survival in the Quarter Quell Hunger Games along with her new found allies. In the final book of the trilogy, "Mockingjay", Katniss transforms into the figurehead of the rebellion and of course has to participate in fighting against the Capitol. She is also worried about her relationship with Peeta and Gale, which has changed drastically since the first book.
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Interview with Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins answers questions about "The Hunger Games"
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