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The World of the Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy) [Hardcover]

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March 23, 2012 Hunger Games Trilogy
The definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen.

Welcome to Panem, the world of The Hunger Games. This is the definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. A must-have for fans of both the Hunger Games novels and the new Hunger Games film.

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Katniss unexpectedly became head of her household. She hunts for game to feed her family. Prim won’t let her sister go...

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Praise for The Hunger Games

#1 New York Times Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Horn Book Fanfare
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2008
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A New York Times Notable Book of 2008
A Kirkus Best Book of 2008
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
A USA Today Bestseller

"[The Hunger Games] is a violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense... I couldn't stop reading." — Stephen King, Entertainment Tonight

"I was so obsessed with this book that I had to take it with me out to dinner and hide it under the edge of the table so I wouldn't have to stop reading... The Hunger Games is amazing." — Stephanie Meyer

"[The Hunger Games] is a great book, and very thought-provoking. Read this along with your teen and discuss it." — Charlaine Harris

"Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced." — John Green, New York Times Book Review

"A plot-driven blend of suspense, science fiction, and romance." — USA Today

"Enthralling, imaginative and creepy." — Los Angeles Times

"{A} superb tale" — Booklist, starred review

"Readers will wait eagerly to learn more." — Publishers Weekly, starred review


Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (March 23, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0545425123
  • ISBN-13: 978-0545425124
  • Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 5.3 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book was a great addition to the book and movie I already own. Darla  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
It is a little better in a hard back . N.L .cook  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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83 of 88 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Still hungry March 25, 2012
Format:Hardcover
In case you are one of the four people who haven't heard about "The Hunger Games," it's a dystopian book/movie series set in a future North America.

So I was hoping that "The World of the Hunger Games" would further explain the backstory, creatures and civilization of Suzanne Collins' universe. However, the book is really more of an illustrated storybook -- it has a a LOT of photographs, a nearly-full plot recounting, and a hefty dose of padding (how many full-page quotes are we gonna get?).

There's not a lot of new information, or in-depth description of the actual "world" of the Hunger Games. There are a few interesting descriptions, like the explanations of tracker jackers, jabberjays and wolf mutts, or the explanation about the fashions in the Capitol. However, those interesting bits are few and far between... literally.

About half of the book is made up of various color pictures from the movie, which usually take up one or two pages apiece -- and they can go on for four or five pages. Occasionally there's a quote from one of the characters (or occasionally from Suzanne Collins herself), but the bulk of it is made up of photos. Nice photos, but most are not "world of" material.

Most of the text is recounting the plot overall, and incredibly obvious observations like "Katniss will do anything to protect [Prim]." Yes, thank you, that becomes quite clear when you actually see what happens IN THE PLOT. It's sort of like a Cliffs Notes version of "The Hunger Games." It has the entire story, with key spoiler plot points left out, from beginning to end. It might be a nice accompaniment for people who are really desperate to know the general outcome of the plot before seeing the movie (or reading the book).
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Storybook, No New Information March 25, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wanted to rate this book lower than I did, because it didn't live up to any of my hopes. I was thinking we'd get detailed information that is not found in the book, and I was totally wrong. If you are a loyal fan looking for maps, backstories, or anything else that you can't glean from reading the series or even from seeing the film, do not waste your money. The quotes from Collins may be new, but they aren't giving any information that's not in the book and/or movie. It's basically a summary of the film with lots and lots (and lots) of pictures. If you are interested in seeing the film or reading the books first, please don't pick this up if you don't want things to be spoiled. On the flip side, if you're sensitive and are worried about the violence in the film, you might do well with this little companion instead. Obviously it's not a copy of the script, but it hits all the main points and even includes some of the jokes and funny moments with lots of visuals to draw you in.

Despite my upset, as someone who really enjoyed the film, I have to admit that the stills they picked are nice. Some of my favorite moments are included, and I have to say that it's nice to be able to relive them quickly and clearly with this book. The photo choice is what saved this from being 2 stars.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars The World of the Hunger Games March 23, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is fine for what it is - a movie companion. But when I preordered this title back in January it was described here as sort of an atlas of Panem, the official one from Scholastic, offering maps of the districts, the history of the conflict, descriptions of the districts' people and products, etc. In other words, the background of the world in which the story takes place. While fine on it's own, this isn't what I thought I was ordering.
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30 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I just picked up a copy of this from a certain box store as a gift for a rabid Hunger Games reader. Previously, we had been trying to research exactly what sort of book this is....and, for us, finding info about it was very difficult.

Hopefully this little bit of intel will help you in your buying decision.

The book is hardback. Comparatively, it's about the size of the Twilight Director's Diary or the recent Hugo Movie Companion. While on the smaller size, it has a really sharp glossy cover with raised elements in the picture. For example, the flaming mockingjay is very pronounced and very shiny.

Lots of photos inside of the movie, and elements of the film. I have read the book, but if you haven't and don't want to be spoiled, I'd set it aside until you saw the movie.

For my money, I'd suggest this and the fairly-recently released Illustrated Movie Companion as bookends for your extended enjoyment of the movie.

Stay hungry, my friends.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars The world of the hunger games March 19, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is just all quots there is nothing here that you can't find in the book and or the movie. I am very disappointed with this book. And if you do get it don't get it in kindle . It is a little better in a hard back .
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars can i get my money back March 13, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
if i wanted a kids tie -in for the movie that is what i would have bought.it was very silly and non-proffessional to say the least.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus book March 8, 2013
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It tells you a lot about the moive and book. Troughout the hole book they quote from the first "hunger games" book and just put pictures with the quote.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars movie pictures March 3, 2013
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a bunch of pictures taken from the movie.... I though it would be original. I was not impressed at all
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite
When I got this book, I was expecting a bit more detail. It also seems that whoever wrote this did not ever read the books, they watched the movie and decided it was the same as... Read more
Published 2 days ago by P. Daley
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
This was like the movie and that made it a very nice Christmas present. My neice liked it I think. She may have regifted the thing.
Published 4 days ago by phyllis thomas
3.0 out of 5 stars not what I thought it would be
This was not what I thought it would be. It is just sitting on the shelf being a dust collector.
Published 12 days ago by Bryan E. Guthrie
1.0 out of 5 stars sucks
this is the wowrst i maean worst book i have ever read in my entire lie do not read it or buy it
Published 16 days ago by Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!
By: Stupid person
I thought this book was going to be stupid but it's awesome! It's basically telling you everything about the movie. You definitely need to read it. P.S. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stupid person
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book! It's amazing!
It looks even better in person! So slick and shiny and new! I bought it for myself, and was so excited when it arrived, ha! I loved this product because I love The Hunger Games! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent response to this item as gift!
Received this item quickly. It was very well received by recipient given to as gift! Very happy with this purchase.
Published 2 months ago by JPK
1.0 out of 5 stars Sucks
This sucks doesn't even talk about the other districts just districts 12 & the capitol.. I don't like it......refund please!!
Published 2 months ago by jamelia bigby
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and insightful
I enjoyed reading this book after reading all three books. It makes you think deeper and insightful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LeeAnn Zablosky
5.0 out of 5 stars as ordered
daughter was happy * R * E * Q * U * I * R * E * D *
Published 2 months ago by bko
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Is this the original book?
Doesn't look like it. I think it's a book about the movie, and maybe some more background info on the fictional world of the HG.
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