The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold. My fingers stretch out, seeking Prim’s warmth but finding only the rough canvas cover of the mattress. She must have had bad dreams and climbed in with our mother. Of course she did. This is the day of our reaping.

Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen lives in a post apocalyptic world. After several devastating disasters a powerful government called the Capitol has taken control. Every year the Capitol chooses twelve boys and twelve girls to compete in the ruthless Hunger Games. The contestants fight on live TV, forced to kill until only one remains.  When Katniss is chosen to compete she regards it as a death sentence. But survival is second nature to Katniss. Maybe she has a chance to live?

The Hunger Games is longlisted for the Silver Inky