The Hunger Games movie, based on the internationally-bestselling novel of the same name, has smashed box office records grossing nearly $700m worldwide - and future installments of the series are hotly anticipated. Jennifer, Liam and Josh: An Unauthorized Biography of the Stars of the Hunger Games lifts the lid on the movie's three stars, who have become icons and pin-ups for millions of fans. Jennifer Lawrence is the kid from a Kentucky farm who won best actress at the 2013 Oscars for Silver Linings Playbook and was hailed as 'the most talented young actress in America' by Rolling Stone. Off-screen, she has become a role model for a generation of girls, dated British pin-up Nicholas Hoult, and signed a modelling deal with Dior. Liam Hemsworth, the Aussie heart-throb, got his big break on leading soap Neighbours and has since appeared in films including The Last Song. The saga of his on/off relationship with his famous fiance, the US pop superstar Miley Cyrus, has become a source of daily fascination for the celebrity press. Josh Hutcherson has appeared in a string of television roles and starred in films including The Polar Express and the Academy Award nominated The Kids are All Right. A pin-up for girls across the globe, his personal life has been followed closely the media.

 

 

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd .