Katniss Everdeen

Hunger Games books in order featuring Katniss Everdeen. Complete reading order by Suzanne Collins.

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. A 16-year-old from the impoverished District 12, Katniss has been hunting illegally to feed her family since her father died in a mining accident.

When her younger sister Prim is selected for the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place, setting in motion events that will spark a revolution against the tyrannical Capitol.

Series Information

Reading Order

See the complete Hunger Games reading order for all books with Amazon links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Katniss Everdeen?

Katniss Everdeen is a 16-year-old girl from District 12 who volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in the Hunger Games. She’s a skilled hunter and archer who becomes a symbol of rebellion.

What order should I read the Hunger Games?

Read The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, then Mockingjay. The prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is best read after the main trilogy.

Who plays Katniss Everdeen?

Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss in all four Hunger Games films (2012-2015), earning critical acclaim for her performance.

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