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The year is sometime in the future, after an inevitable war that tore the former United States to shreds. The country is destitute. Twelve districts vie for attention from the capital, run by the cruel President Snow, in the annual Hunger Games: televised competitions in which two children from each district are pitted in a fight to the death for supremacy.
After becoming the first pair of tributes to ever win the games, Peeta and Katniss find their way home to District 12, the poorest of all the districts...but there is trouble afoot. Not all is what it seems. This year is a special offering, one in which the contestants will be chosen from past victors... and Katniss and Peeta find themselves facing the games again. Will they win? Will they lose? Will they see their families again? The games start to heat up, and the questions pile up into one final ultimatum: Have Katniss and Peeta's efforts been for naught, or will they emerge from the Hunger Games alive and sporting honors?
Suzanne Collins is an acclaimed young-adult book author who first made her debut as a writer for shows such as "Clarissa Explains it All" and "Little Bear". She also authored the series "The Underland Chronicles". In 2008, her trilogy "The Hunger Games" was released by Scholastic to rave reviews.
Catching Fire, the second entry in the wildly popular Hunger Games series, is an immensely suspenseful story which lends itself extremely well to the audiobook format. With more than 60 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, it's sure to thrill both young adult and the young-at-heart alike.
"Most sequels are not as good as the original. However, I found this book to be just as good, if not better than the Hunger Games. It was a really creative twist the author took to send the two main characters back into the games, along with previous winners from before. This really tests their relationship and their strength they have to make it through. It has a lot of morals for kids and shows how teamwork is, in a lot of cases, the best way to go. The team rebells against the capitol and begins a war for their freedom. Just like in the first book I love that Katniss is the main character. It is one of the only series of books that I have read where there is a strong, powerful female character. She is not only mentally strong but physically as well and is willing to take risks to stand up for what she believes in."
— Maris (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
Catching Fire, the second book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games series, is now available with all-new cover art from the feature film!
The second book in the international bestselling Hunger Games series is now a feature film. Here is the original novel with exciting new movie artwork on the cover. (Original cover version also available.)Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.Download and start listening now!
Catching Fire: Movie Tie-in Edition (Hunger Games, Book Two) Listener Reviews
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Wendy Sherriff, 2/28/2022
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benjamin andries, 5/21/2021
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jaewon jo, 5/24/2017
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LA.YAM, 6/4/2015
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" I thought the book could have been much longer, I wanted to learn more about all the districts! I thought it was great, just missed some detail that would have been an enjoyable addition. "
— Kayla, 2/16/2014 -
" Progressively decreasing in quality from the Hunger Games. "
— Jackson, 2/16/2014 -
" I remember when I read this eries...It was so amazing. The author had me turning pages. I literaly just looked at the "Hunger Games" and took a chance to it. People said the book looked terrible, they judged the book by its cover. I then read the other two books within three days...that is how good they were. Really well written. People who haven't read it yet must have it on a "Must Read" list!!! "
— Norma, 2/11/2014 -
" Ok, definitely not as good as book 1. "
— Hannah, 2/5/2014 -
" Just like the other books in the series this was so amazing. Katniss and Peeta have such a dynamic love story like no other! I really enjoyed this book. Collins did another great one! "
— Katie, 2/4/2014 -
" Quarter Quell, the 75th hunger games celebration. para pemenang dalam hunger games terdahulu ikut lagi dan rencana terbesar dalam sejarah panem mulai dijalankan. Katniss everdeen, the girl on fire sang Mocking Jay mulai memerankan tugasnya. "
— Febrianto, 1/14/2014 -
" Wow, this story just keeps getting better and better. I couldn't put it down! "
— Beth, 1/14/2014 -
" Overwhelming! "
— Janyl, 1/7/2014 -
" A very heavy book emotionally, since not a single good thing seems to happen the entire time. Not very well written. "
— Spacegeisha, 1/6/2014 -
" The best of the three! "
— Fausto, 12/17/2013 -
" Outstanding, surprising and satisfying completion to the story. I am in love with Peta! "
— Olivia, 12/15/2013 -
" "Tick tock" "Tick tock" Tick tock" -Wiress "Tick tock this is a clock."- Katniss Everdeen "
— Bridget, 12/9/2013 -
" A riveting, suspenseful, action-packed, and awesome continuation of the series. A must read for sure. "
— Jessica, 11/29/2013 -
" My favorite of the series. Collins use of imagery really takes you into the story. "
— Kyle, 11/17/2013 -
" Much like The Hunger Games, Catching Fire was a pretty quick and light read. It had a few big moments, a few plot holes, but all in all it was a good read. Especially if you want to take a break from a more serious genre (such as epic fantasy in my case). "
— Evgeni, 7/13/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book. This fast paced adventure allowed me to feel like I knew the characters well and was able to relate to their troubles and triumphs. An engaging and dramatic book that you will want to add to your must read list "
— Evelyn, 5/23/2013 -
" My favourite of the trilogy "
— Emma, 5/9/2013 -
" ...it ends in a cliffhanger and I hate the third book... "
— Jenna, 2/15/2013 -
" I love this series. Catching Fire picks up neatly where Hunger Games leaves off. Once more I found myself unable to put this book down. The evolution of the characters and story is right on track. "
— Diana, 6/24/2012 -
" Not as good as the first book and took a little longer to get into it. "
— Shannon, 4/20/2012 -
" it was ok. the first book is WAY better though. "
— Ally, 2/16/2012 -
" a brilliant read, it has a brilliant pace all the way through which was brought through from the first book, the climax just keeps on building!! "
— Courtney, 10/10/2011 -
" Great follow-up to The Hunger Games. "
— Luis, 5/25/2011 -
" Was very disappointed by this book. "
— Anna, 5/25/2011 -
" Just as I enjoyed the "Hunger Games", I have enjoyed reading Catching Fire and am looking forward to reading the Mockingjay. "
— Sandra, 5/25/2011 -
" Loved it! A thoroughly engaging series! "
— Cori, 5/25/2011 -
" Even better the second time around... "
— Susan, 5/25/2011 -
" brilliant! <br/>More to come later ... "
— harryknuckles, 5/24/2011 -
" As quick a read as the first. Great story! "
— Lauren, 5/24/2011 -
" Great follow up to The Hunger Games! I am addicted! She is a great writer! I am bummed that I have already started the third, because I will not have anymore after this one! "
— Chandra, 5/24/2011 -
" Although not quite as compelling as the first in this series, I was still enthralled. Read the book in a little more than one day... and leapt right into the third! "
— Jeanne, 5/24/2011 -
" So far this book is really good! I love books by Suzanne Collins she is a great author! "
— Hadley, 5/24/2011 -
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Alan Rolph, 1/9/2011
About Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins first made her mark in children’s literature with the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles series for middle-grade readers. Her debut for slightly older readers, The Hunger Games, immediately became a New York Times bestseller, appealing to both teen readers and adults. It was called “addictive” by Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly and “amazing” by Stephenie Meyer on her website and was named a New York Times Notable Book of 2008 and a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. It is now a major motion picture as well. The other two books in the trilogy, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, also enjoyed enormous success. In April 2010, Collins was named to the Time 100 list of “the world’s most influential people.” Collins has also had a successful and prolific career writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. She received a Writers Guild of America nomination in animation for cowriting the critically acclaimed Christmas special, Santa, Baby! She lives with her family in Connecticut.