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The Hunger Games - Audio Library Edition: Volume 1
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The Hunger Games - Audio Library Edition: Volume 1 Compact disc - 2008

by Suzanne Collins


About this book

The story is set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, where a wealthy Capitol rules over twelve impoverished districts. Each year, one boy and one girl from each district are chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. When Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Games, she becomes a symbol of hope for the oppressed people of Panem. With the help of fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, Katniss must fight to survive the brutal and deadly competition while defying the Capitol's oppressive regime.he Hunger Games is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, oppression, and the human will to survive.

From the publisher

A heart-stopping, page-turning first novel of a new YA trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles series. Format: 9 CDs, Unabridged Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, The Hunger Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen by lottery, Kat steps up to go in her place. NARRATED by Carolyn McCormick

First Edition Identification

Scholastic Press published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover  in 2008, New York. 


Details

  • Title The Hunger Games - Audio Library Edition: Volume 1
  • Author Suzanne Collins
  • Binding Compact Disc
  • Pages 9
  • Volumes 9
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic, U.S.A.
  • Date 2008-10
  • ISBN 9780545091060 / 0545091063
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.7 x 6.2 x 1.1 in (17.02 x 15.75 x 2.79 cm)
  • Ages 12 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 12
  • Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Interpersonal relations
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Suzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.