The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, begins in District 12, where 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to participate in the Games in place of her younger sister Prim, who was reaped to participate. Katniss, skilled with a bow and arrow, and fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, the other District 12 tribute, are whisked away to the Capitol to prepare for the Games.