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HUNGER GAMES

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Written by: Suzanne Collins

Type of Work: novel

Genre: action; science fiction

Main Characters: Katniss; Peeta; Gale

First Published: 2008

Setting: Panem; post-apocalyptic world

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In The Hunger Games, why did Cinna choose to be the designer for District 12?

This question has puzzled readers since Suzanne Collins's novel was published, and a few theories and answer have been offered, including from the author herself . . . More