The wait is over and we’re finally getting Haymitch’s story. If you’ve been dying to know how his Hunger Games happened and what he left behind when he got chosen, get moving and pre-order Sunrise on the Reaping. Collins gave People magazine an exclusive excerpt from the new book that you don’t want to miss. Write down your speculations now on what you think happens.
Whose story is this?
Haymitch Abernathy, well-known mentor to District 12 winners Katniss and Peeta in the first novel, is now being heard. We are taken back to the 50th annual Hunger Games and because of the special Quarter Quell, they’re taking twice as many tributes. Haymitch, along with three other tributes from his District 12, is desperately trying to survive to get back home to his love. The capital wants Haymitch to fail, but he’s got fight in him, and all of Panem is going to see it.
Where is the excerpt?
We’ll give you a taste, but feel free to use this link and check out the entire excerpt from the first chapter on People.com.
A blanket of mist wraps protectively around the worn, gray houses of the Seam. It would be soothing if it wasn’t for the scattered cries of children being chased in their dreams. In the last few weeks, as the Fiftieth Hunger Games has drawn closer, these sounds have become more frequent, much like the anxious thoughts I work hard to keep at bay. The second Quarter Quell. Twice as many kids. No point in worrying, I tell myself, there’s nothing you can do about it. Like two Hunger Games in one. No way to control the outcome of the reaping or what follows it. So don’t feed the nightmares. Don’t let yourself panic. Don’t give the Capitol that. They’ve taken enough already.
When does it come out?
The best part about pre-ordering is you can order before it comes out and it will ship right to you on release day! Mark your calendars for March 18th to spend all day reading the book. The good news is that you have plenty of time to re-read the series and catch up on the other stories of Panem. Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss this book, and you don’t want to be catching spoilers because you didn’t order it soon enough.
One other thing! The movie adaptation is already set to follow in November 2026! Get excited, get your book, and get an entirely new perspective on the games courtesy of Haymitch.
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