Name: Catching Fire
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Author: Suzanne Collins
ISBN: 9780439023498

Type

Physical Book

Author

Suzanne Collins

Publisher

Scholastic

Year

2009

Language

English

Pages

400

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.1 x 14.2 x 3.3 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN

9780439023498

ISBN13

9780439023498

Edition No.

Synopsis "Catching Fire "

Suzanne Collins continues the amazing story of Katniss Everdeen in the phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy.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.

Suzanne Collins

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Suzanne Collins is an American writer with great international recognition, known mainly for her successful saga The Hunger Games. Born on August 10, 1962 in Hartford, Connecticut, Collins grew up in a military family, which deeply influenced her perspective and the themes she addresses in her works.

Collins studied Drama and Telecommunications at Indiana University, in addition to obtaining a master's degree in dramatic writing from New York University. Her career began as a screenwriter for children's television programs, working on projects like Clarissa Explains It All and Little Bears. This period marked the beginning of her passion for telling stories that combined entertainment and meaningful messages.

In 2003, she published her first novel, Gregor the Overlander, part of the Underland Chronicles series, a fantasy saga aimed at a young audience. However, global success came in 2008 with The Hunger Games, the first book of the dystopian trilogy that also includes Catching Fire (2009) and Mockingjay (2010).

The Hunger Games is set in Panem, a fictional country where an oppressive government forces young people to participate in a televised fight to the death. The story, starring Katniss Everdeen, combines action, social criticism, and ethical dilemmas, resonating with readers of all ages. The trilogy has sold millions of copies in more than 50 languages and was successfully adapted into films, consolidating Collins as one of the most influential authors of the 21st century.

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