Guide to the Hunger Games - Softcover

Caroline Carpenter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0859654869 ISBN 13: 9780859654869

Publisher: Plexus Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Guide to the Hunger Games offers a new way to interact with the enthralling world of the Young Adult publishing phenomenon that is Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. This companion provides deeper insight into the inspiration behind the thrilling adventure series, as well as the contemporary themes at its root. Profiling the main characters and providing coverage of the 74th and 75th Hunger Games tournaments, long-standing fans can refresh their knowledge while new ones can explore the dystopian setting of Panem in illuminating detail. Complete with beautiful illustrations, all the most fascinating elements of Collins’ creation are covered here, from muttations to the amazing designs of Katniss’ stylist, Cinna.

Guide to the Hunger Games comes at the perfect time, coinciding with the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the first book. Whether you are an avid reader or just seeking an introduction to the film, Guide to the Hunger Games provides the perfect way to engage with the most exciting YA books of the moment. Covering all the aspects of the series that fans love best and including an exclusive guide to winning the Hunger Games, this companion brings the world of Panem to life and is a must-have for all aspiring Tributes.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

An indispensable guide to The Hunger Games trilogy ? will you survive without it?

At the end of the world, there is only Panem, a ruined nation where democracy is dead and the Hunger Games ? a tournament in which twenty-four desperate teens must fight to the death live on-air ? pass for primetime entertainment.

Sadistic though the rules may be, Suzanne Collins dangerously addictive tales of adventure, intrigue, romance and revenge have left a generation of readers hungry for more. Taking you deeper into the districts than ever before,
this enthralling guide features:

· Illuminating profiles of the trilogy s main players

· In-depth coverage of the 74th and 75th Hunger Games

· Beautiful, original illustrations and detailed maps

· Mind-bending quizzes, crosswords and tests to determine your own strategy for winning the Hunger Games

· A collection of thought-provoking fact boxes, uncovering the literary and historical sources that inspired Collins work

Exploring Katniss incredible transformation from anonymous Seam girl to Mockingjay warrior in full, and covering all the aspects of the trilogy that fans love best ? this unofficial, illustrated guide is a must-have for all aspiring tributes.

About the Author:

Caroline Carpenter is a writer and Hunger Games fanatic based in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Plexus Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0859654869
• ISBN 13: 9780859654869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192