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The Hunger Games

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What is The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games is a dystopian series of novels by Suzanne Collins set in the totalitarian nation of Panem. Every year, two young representatives from each district of Panem are selected by lottery to participate in the Hunger Games, where the participants are forced to fight to the death in an arena. The story is told through the life Katniss Everdeen as her younger sister is selected and Katniss volunteers to take her place. The novels depict her journey through the games and the subsequent rebellion against the Capitol. 

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