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A new edition of the first volume in the bestselling "Hunger Games" series, published to tie in with the new film adaptation which is due to be released in March. Set in a dark vision of the near future, it involves a terrifying reality TV show in which 12 boys and 12 girls must kill or be killed. More than 8 million copies of books in the series are in print worldwide. Ages: 12+
Synopsis
The astonishing bestseller is now a major motion picture. Here is the novel with new movie artwork on the cover Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed
Book Details
Publisher:
SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Publication Date:
08-Feb-2012
ISBN:
9781407132075
Guardian review
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - review
pinkbookworm guardian.co.uk Sat 28 April 2012
I can't say I was completely over the moon happy when I first found out that the Hunger Games movie was coming out. Frankly, I thought the books never had any potential to become a film adaptation. But at the same time, I had a strange sort of curiosity to see how certain elements of the books were going to be adapted. And I was pleasantly surprised
In this sci-fi thriller, Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen; a survivalist by nature; whose life revolves around hunting and trying to make ends meet in order to support her mother and her sister Prim (Primrose.) But during the Hunger Games reaping; when Prim's name is drawn for the Hunger Games, Katniss decides to step in, even if it ends up killing her.
A radiant performance from Jennifer Lawrence. Painfully realistic and beautifully dramatic. I was extremely impressed by the way that everything- from the costumes to the sets, was so perfect. Every little detail was covered and the details were what really stood out.
Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks made up an extremely pleasing supporting cast. However, the movie did take a little while to pick up.
If you think the books are amazing, just wait till you've seen the movie
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