The Hunger Games

North America was destroyed after a great war, and on the ruins of what used to be the United States, people built new homes. However, the new regime mandated that the twelve districts under its jurisdiction must send tributes of boys and girls each year to participate in a live television show called the 'Hunger Games.' The rules of the show are simple — kill or be killed. Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) has the misfortune of having her sister chosen on the 'Reaping Day' in District 12. To protect her sister, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She must part ways with her love Gale Hawthorne (played by Liam Hemsworth) and enter the games with Peeta Mellark (played by Josh Hutcherson), who has also been selected as a tribute from District 12. Although Katniss has hunted since childhood and possesses exceptional archery skills that help her navigate the challenges of the show, she must contend with ruthless and strong tributes from other districts. To become the last winner, she must turn into a heartless killing machine, a tremendous trial for her. 'The Hunger Games' is the first part of a trilogy of young adult science fiction novels by American author Suzanne Collins (the other two parts are titled 'Catching Fire' and 'Mockingjay').