Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual HungerGames with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was avictory won in defiance of the Capitol and its harsh rules. Katnissand Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won forthemselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. Butthere are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss andPeeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. TheCapitol is angry -- and now it wants revenge. Full of plot twists,this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestseller is guaranteedto keep young readers on the edge of their seats!
Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother andyounger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains ofwhat used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war onthe Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, eachdistrict agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annualtelevised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, andlevel of audience participation may change but one thing isconstant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen bylottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.
