The Hunger Games trylogy is a science-fiction thriller series written by Suzanne Collins. The trilogy consists of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. The series recently ranked second, bested only by Harry Potter, in NPR's poll of the top 100 teen novels.
In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided
between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young
representatives from each district are selected by lottery to
participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal
retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast
throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their
competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When
16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's
female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her
male counterpart Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger
representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.