The Hunger Games Essay

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Introduction:
What book became so popular that not only one but two movies came out based on it? A book that was so successful, the novel and the movie made headlines!? Author Suzanne Collins is also know for another popular series “The Underland Chronicles.”Who would think Collins would have such success writing a teen love story, when she is known for writing children’s television?
Suzanne Collins writes from her experiences and her kids. Sitting at home watching news about the Iraq war is when “The Hunger Games”, was born (the answer to our question above.) The Hunger Games sold millions and was published in fifty-one different languages. So apparently so I was not the only one who enjoyed it. It has been on the New York Times Best Seller for 251 straight weeks!
Overview:
Imagine the most popular book genres all packed into one novel. Whatever book you decided, add the Hunger Games to your list. The Hunger Games is an action, suspense, and love story combined into 374 pages. It starts from suspense to action and love varying throughout the story until the end of the book where...

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