DYSTOPIAN · GRADES 7–12

The Hunger Games: Books in Order

Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games trilogy, followed by two prequels. Publication order below; the prequels (4–5) stand earlier in the timeline if you prefer chronological.

5 books · publication order · Grades 7–12 (ages 12+).

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  1. The Hunger Games cover
  2. 2Catching Fire

    by Suzanne Collins · Book 2 · 2009

  3. Mockingjay cover
  4. 4The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (prequel)

    by Suzanne Collins · Book 4 · 2020

  5. Sunrise on the Reaping (prequel) cover

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Series book lists + publication order verified against publisher catalogs / Wikipedia. Last verified 2026-06-29.

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