Sunrise On The Reaping

The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch’s story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.

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“A propulsive, brutal Hunger Games prequel is here. And it’s great.” The New York Times

When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

ISBN

9780702340574

Format

Hardback

Publisher

Scholastic, (18 March 2025)

Number of Pages

382

Weight

690 grams

Language

English

Dimensions

240 x 160 x 37 mm

Series:

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