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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Hunger Games Novel
by Suzanne Collins
"Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price."
🐍 THE CHILLING ORIGINS OF PANEM'S TYRANT
Experience the dawn of the Hunger Games through the eyes of an eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow, navigating moral compromise, shifting alliances, and a ruthless rise to power.
Extended Synopsis
In The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins reshapes the darkest legacy of the Capitol by taking readers back to the morning of the Tenth Hunger Games. Eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. With his once-mighty family now fallen on hard times, Snow's entire future rests on his ability to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to lead his tribute to victory.
The odds are immediately stacked against him when he is assigned to mentor the female tribute from the impoverished District 12. As the spectacle of the Games unfolds, their fates become deeply intertwined. Inside the arena, it is a deadly fight for survival that exposes the raw brutality of the Capitol's control. Outside the arena, Snow faces a profound internal conflict. As an unexpected bond forms between mentor and tribute, he must weigh his growing empathy against his unyielding ambition, leading to a series of calculated, morally compromising moves that will forge the future President Snow.
Author Profile
Suzanne Collins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author whose monumental Hunger Games trilogy redefined the landscape of young adult dystopian fiction. Her work, which also includes the critically acclaimed Gregor the Overlander series, is celebrated for its gripping narrative pacing and sharp, unyielding commentary on media, war, and the ethics of survival.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Dystopian Fiction Enthusiasts: An essential read for fans looking to understand the complex lore and historical foundations of Panem.
- Character Study & Literature Students: Provides a masterclass in the slow, deliberate corruption of a protagonist, exploring the mechanics of a "villain origin story."
- Young Adult Readers (Ages 14+): Delivers high-stakes suspense while challenging readers to engage with heavy themes of morality, power, and privilege.
Core Themes & Features
- Explores the brutal origins and early logistical evolution of the Hunger Games.
- A deep dive into the psychological cost of ambition and the mechanisms of political power.
- Bonus materials include character sketches and a comprehensive Capitol lore glossary.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9781339016573 |
| ISBN-10: | 1339016575 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic Books |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
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