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The Maze RunnerThe Maze Runner, Book
by Dashner, JamesBook - 2009 | First edition.Book, 2009. First edition.
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In the distant future, catastrophic Sun Flares has devastated Earth and now an infectious man-made disease - The Flare - has washed over the land, killing millions and turning them into ravenous, vicious animals called Cranks. In the world's last attempt to save Mankind, all of the world's biggest, most powerful governments have come together to form WICKED, an organization bent on saving the human race. Now, with the help of Thomas, WICKED builds a maze and send Thomas into it, tracing his brain patterns in hope to find the cure for the disease. When doing so, they wipe Thomas of his memories and then they send him down into the maze, via Lift. When Thomas wakes up, he is greeted by a large group of teenage boys which they call themselves the Gladers. Now, Thomas lives in the place where he was no recollection of and what the Gladers call the Glade. Then, Thomas soon finds out that they are very desperately find a way out of the maze. But to no avail. Until Thomas helps.In the distant future, catastrophic Sun Flares has devastated Earth and now an infectious man-made disease - The Flare - has washed over the land, killing millions and turning them into ravenous, vicious animals called Cranks. In the world's last…
The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games, Book
by Collins, SuzanneBook - 2008 | First edition.Book, 2008. First edition.
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Added Mar 30, 2014
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In the distant future lies Panem, and all it's outlying districts. The ruler of all these districts is the Capitol, the cruel government of Panem. In the past years, the Capitol has went through what they call the "Dark Days". The Dark Days was when the surrounding districts decided to rise up against the Capitol, forcing the Capitol to fight back. The Capitol won, therefore naming the time of rebellion the "Dark Days". Now, to keep the order and chaos in check, the Capitol forces each of the 12 districts to choose one boy and one girl to participate in the annual Hunger games. Each one of the contestants in the Hunger Games are called "Tributes". The Hunger Games is a televised death match that airs on live TV. The winner of the Hunger Games is granted mass wealth and food for their district. There can only be one victor in the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is caught right in the middle of all this when her beloved sister - the being that Katniss loves with all her heart - is selected to represent her district in the 74th Annual Hunger Games.In the distant future lies Panem, and all it's outlying districts. The ruler of all these districts is the Capitol, the cruel government of Panem. In the past years, the Capitol has went through what they call the "Dark Days". The Dark Days was when…
The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games, DVDCatching Fire
DVD - 2014 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2014. Widescreen edition.
Added Mar 30, 2014
Summary:
When Katniss returns home after her Victory Tour of the 74th Annual Hunger Games, she realizes that it's time for the Quarter Quell that takes place every 25 years and she is going into the arena once again. But this time, it's with all the Victors from the past Games.When Katniss returns home after her Victory Tour of the 74th Annual Hunger Games, she realizes that it's time for the Quarter Quell that takes place every 25 years and she is going into the arena once again. But this time, it's with all the Victors…
The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games, DVD
DVD - 2012 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2012. Widescreen edition.
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Added Dec 23, 2013
Quotations
- "Thank you for your Consideration," - Katniss "Nice shooting sweetheart," - Haymitch
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In the Distant Future lies the ruins of North America. What remains of North America is called Panem, home to the Capitol and all it's 12 districts. Dating back to the Dark Days where the Rebels tried to take over, the Capitol "maintains" control over the districts by forcing their districts to choose 1 boy and 1 girl to participate in the Capitol's Annual Hunger Games. The hunger games is a televised arena death match that airs live on TV. There can only be 1 victor in the Hunger Games.In the Distant Future lies the ruins of North America. What remains of North America is called Panem, home to the Capitol and all it's 12 districts. Dating back to the Dark Days where the Rebels tried to take over, the Capitol "maintains" control…
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Ages 11
Contains Frightening or intense scenes