Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy transports readers to a dystopian future, run by the evil President Snow, where children are forced to take part in a deadly game to win favour for themselves and their village.

When Katniss Everdeen becomes a contestant, she is convinced she won't return, but as she enters the life-or-death world of the televised game, she finds she's stronger than she thought... Will the odds be ever in her favour? She'll need the help of fellow contestant Peeta Mellark, previous winner Haymitch Abernathy and other rebels to help overthrow the sinister government.

Totally unputdownable, this series is a must for any bookshelf and is sure to generate discussion around the world we live in today. The Hollywood films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson, have gained the trilogy a legion of dedicated fans and with the release of Mockingjay - Part 1 due later this year, it is the perfect time to immerse yourself in these life-or-death adventures.