The Hunger Games is the first in a trilogy by American author Suzanne Collins. Set in a a dystopian future where the world has been greatly damaged by war and climate change, it follows the story of a teenage girl called Katniss and her struggle against the totalitarian Capitol. The Hunger Games is unsual in that it is equally popular with both male and female readers, and manages to simultaneously be a criticism of the horrors of oppression and war, and a love story. It is also an extremely addictive read which we guarantee you won't be able to put down!
You can find a link to a PDF of the book below, however it is easy to find second hand copies , or of course you can always join your local library! For more information about Edinburgh's libraries click HERE
You can find a link to a PDF of the book below, however it is easy to find second hand copies , or of course you can always join your local library! For more information about Edinburgh's libraries click HERE
You can find lots of great links below to help you understand the novel better and help with your reading skills. And don't forget to contribute to the forum! We will be giving feedback on the forum conversations at the end of the week. So, let's GET READING!
Start here with this great website which gives you a summary of the novel and each chapter. It's a good idea to read this before each chapter to help you follow the story better
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Next, have a look at this article about Suzanne Collins, the author of The Hunger Games. Suzanne is a famously secretive author who dislikes giving interviews, however there is a lot of great information in this article about her inspiration for the novel.
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It can be helpful to watch the film before reading the book. All of The Hunger Games trilogy has been made into films which are great, but nowhere near as awesome as the books! However, it is certainyl helpful as it gives you a clearer focus of the story
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And if you would like to work on your pronuciation as well, why not listen to the book while you read it? You can find the audio book below.
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