Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel
When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins began her career in 1991 writing for children's television, contributing to Nickelodeon classics like Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Her storytelling talent extended to preschool favorites such as Little Bear and Oswald, and she co-wrote the acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special Santa, Baby! Her work on Clifford’s Puppy Days and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! solidified her reputation in children's media.
Collins transitioned to children's books with remarkable success. Her debut series, The Underland Chronicles, captivated readers and became a New York Times bestseller. However, it was The Hunger Games trilogy that propelled her to international fame, with the series spending over six years on The New York Times bestseller list and being translated into 52 languages. The film adaptations of The Hunger Games series broke box office records worldwide, further cementing her status as a literary powerhouse.
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.