The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Catching Fire
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Catching Fire
Suzanne Collins, 2009
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Francis Lawrence, 2013

Sometime after Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return to District 12 following their victory in the 74th Hunger Games, President Snow visits Katniss and explains that her actions in the Games have inspired uprisings. He orders her to use the upcoming Victory Tour to convince him that her actions were out of love and not defiance against the Capitol, warning her that her friends, family, and District 12 will otherwise suffer.


The Disaster Artist. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Disaster Artist
Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell, 2013
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James Franco, 2017

In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in acting classes with Jean Shelton after Tommy gives a protracted and bizarre performance of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire. As Greg’s auditions also dry up, he shares his frustrations with Tommy, who decides to make a film for them to star in.


The Hunger Games. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins, 2008
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Gary Ross, 2012

The nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts, ruled from the Capitol. As punishment for a failed revolt, each district is forced to select two tributes, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18, to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games until there is only one survivor.


Bridge to Terabithia. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1977 book
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Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson, 1977
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Gabor Csupo, 2007

Jesse Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) is a 12-year-old aspiring artist living with his financially struggling family in Lark Creek. He rides the bus to school with his little sister May Belle (Bailee Madison), where he avoids the school bully Janice Avery (Lauren Clinton). On the way home, Jess and Leslie learn they are next-door neighbours.


Across the River and Into the Trees. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1950 book, Across the River and into the Trees
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Across the River and into the Trees
Ernest Hemingway, 1950
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Paula Ortiz, 2022

Across the River and Into the Trees tells the story of Colonel Richard Cantwell, a semi-autobiographical character wounded and damaged both physically and mentally by the war, seeking inner peace, and trying to come to terms with his own mortality.


Epic. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1996 book, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs
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The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs
William Joyce, 1996
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Chris Wedge, 2013

Seventeen-year-old Mary Katherine, or M.K., moves in with her eccentric scientist father Professor Bomba, who has been searching for tiny humanoid soldiers called Leafmen. They protect the forest that Bomba lives near from wicked creatures called Boggans and their malevolent leader Mandrake. An independent young soldier named Nod decides to quit, much to the ire of the no-nonsense Leafmen leader Ronin.


Epic. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Epic: The Junior Novel
Annie Auerbach, 2013
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Chris Wedge, 2013

Seventeen-year-old Mary Katherine, moves in with her eccentric scientist father Professor Bomba, who has been searching for tiny humanoid soldiers. They protect the forest that Bomba lives near from wicked creatures called Boggans and their malevolent leader. An independent young soldier named Nod decides to quit, much to the ire of the no-nonsense Leafmen leader Ronin.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Mockingjay
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Mockingjay
Suzanne Collins, 2010
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Francis Lawrence, 2014

After being rescued from the destroyed arena in the 75th Hunger Games, tributes Katniss Everdeen, Beetee, and Finnick Odair are taken to District 13, a below-ground district isolated from Panem that has been spearheading the rebellion. Katniss is told that her arrow destroying the forcefield led to riots in over half the districts, joining District 13 in the rebellion, which caused Snow to bomb District 12 in retaliation.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Catching Fire
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Catching Fire
Suzanne Collins, 2009
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Francis Lawrence, 2015

Three convicts, Ulysses Everett McGill, Pete Hogwallop, and Delmar O’Donnell, escape from a chain gang and set out to retrieve a supposed treasure Everett buried before the area is flooded to make a lake. They pick up Tommy Johnson, a young black man, who claims he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play guitar.


Journey to the Center of the Earth. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1864 book
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Jules Verne, 1864
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Eric Brevig, 2008

Trevor Anderson is a Bostonian volcanologist whose nephew, Sean, is supposed to spend ten days with him. When Sean’s mother drops him off, she leaves Trevor with a box of items that belonged to Max, Trevor’s brother and Sean’s father, who disappeared years before. Trevor goes to his laboratory to find out more about the notes.


Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1865 book, The Mysterious Island
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The Mysterious Island
Jules Verne, 1865
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Brad Peyton, 2012

It has been four years since the previous adventure. Wanting to bond with his stepson, Hank helps decipher the code of Jules Verne characters which lead to three books: Treasure Island, Gulliver’s Travels, and Verne’s own Mysterious Island.


Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Vampire Blood Trilogy
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Vampire Blood Trilogy
Darren Shan, 2003
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Paul Weitz, 2009

16-year-old Darren Shan and his best friend Steve Leonard visit the Cirque du Freak freak show. During the performance, Steve recognizes one of the troupe’s members, Larten Crepsley, as a vampire, prompting him to try to find Crepsley after the show.