Guide to the Hunger Games [Paperback]

Caroline Carpenter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2012 | Age Range: 9 and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

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:

&bull Illuminating profiles of the trilogy’s main players

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

&bull Beautiful, original illustrations and detailed maps

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

&bull 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.

Product Details

• Age Range: 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing; Media tie-in edition (March 20, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859654869
• ISBN-13: 978-0859654869
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #610,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, so don't go hungry for more of the Games!! April 5, 2012

By Haymitch's Honey

Format:Paperback

You know those stories where you get to know the world and the characters so completely that you never want the book to end? The kind where you watch the unread pages dwindling and despair? Well, the three novels of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy definitely fit into that category for me! And when I saw that the talented Ms Carpenter had written this nifty guide - covering all three Hunger Games books in a single tome (and what a sumptuously designed tome it is!!) - well, I kind of knew I had to make it mine!!!! I didn't regret my decision either ;) this book is everything I'd hoped for and more. Not only did it call to mind all manner of little details of the books that I'd forgotten, it was such a great experience to see the trilogy through a fresh pair of eyes. Never before had I imagined the kind of personal ad that cantankerous old Haymitch might have penned to attract a soulmate . . . so thank you Miss Carpenter for making that particular imaginative leap. Whatever your knowledge of the Hunger Games, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. It'll enrich your experience of the Games like no other commentary I've read . . . enjoy!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! March 31, 2012

By Meesa

Format:Paperback

Filled with info on Panem, quizzes such as "Which Tribute Are You [in the 74th Hunger Games]" and "How Much Do You Know About Panem". The author has included one section for each book in the Hunger Games trilogy, a drawing and bio for each main character. Needless to say, I've really enjoyed this "Panem Fieldguide". Two thumbs up!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it January 30, 2013

By ABGirl101

Format:Paperback

I really liked the background from this book. It was a lot of fun and I think you should get it if you're a big Hunger Games fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty neat! December 19, 2012

By becky

Format:Paperback

I bought this book for a classroom activity. I have a big hunger games unit and the children have to pick their districts and design there costumes. The book has lots of pictures and information about the districts and the tributes and the kids loved the book.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOL I know, I know... April 19, 2012

By Mark A. Laus

Format:Paperback

Yes, I'm a HG novice... I saw the movie first, then bought and read the books [3 times so far]... not PhD level writing/depth, but... I have a penchant for dystopic stories/societies.... This is first class. The focus on food [esp. poignant for the starving/youthful Katniss] makes this recipe book a must-buy. I was pleasantly surprised to find several [so far] of the recipes to be nearly identical to the ones I already use/enjoy... What a nice surprise!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book May 18, 2012

By Angela C. Williams

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is an introduction to the book as well as the movie. If you're not familiar with The Hunger Games, I suggest reading this book before seeing the movie. It will help explain some things that the movie doesn't explain, like avoxes (capital slaves who've had their tongues cut out for treason).

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware October 4, 2012

By Gyub, Lord of the Pit

Format:Paperback

This is (very) little more than an abreviated recap of the book. so if you've read the book (as i have), and dont care about the few pages that are on history and the definitions of various words (as i dont) then this is not for you... PS: Weird how it came out at the same time as the movie, innit?

0 of 51 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! March 20, 2012

By Jerseytime

Format:Paperback

As the blurb above says: Isn't it amazing how this book came out "just in time" to coincide with the release of the movie? Wow. You'd think it was planned in advance or something.