In the ruins of a place once known as North America, Katniss Everdeen is focused on one thing: survival. Born into the poorest district, she is the sole provider for herself and her family. But when she is forced to participate in the Hunger Games, a yearly event in which two teens from every district must fight to the death on live TV, she is no longer just the hunter; she is the hunted. With her entire country watching, Katniss must decide if she is willing to survive no matter the cost or if there is another possible outcome to this bloody game.

Featuring a powerful, independent female hero, deep and complicated friendships, and nonstop action, this emotional page-turner challenges readers to ask big questions about authority, freedom, and personal responsibility.