The best at everything and not afraid to let others know it, the Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon, but when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top, Big Cheese gets slice of humility.

"Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, an, overnight, she has become a local celebrity. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that's killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that,...

Ravenskill is hosting the Golden Frog Games, a magical tournament, but somebody is using forbidden hexes to turn contestants into stone; meanwhile Seven Salazar, future "uncle" of Ravenskill, who is supposed to have the power to communicate with animals,has a secret--the only voices she hears belong to the deadly monstruos.

Coriolanus Snow mentors and fosters feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the tenth Hunger Games.

"Peppa and George are making a yummy cake for Miss Rabbit's baking competition. It looks tasty--but will they win?"--Back cover.