

Avery studied hard enough in school to get A’s, but spent most of her time working extra shifts at a diner to help Libby pay the rent. Even though Libby was barely supporting herself, she filed for legal guardianship of Avery when Avery’s mother died. The game's purpose was to heal the wounds in his grandsons’ relationships and bring his family together.Īvery was an underprivileged high school student who lived with her half-sister, Libby. While there, she was caught up in playing a game constructed by Tobias before his death. To inherit the money, Avery had to live with the Hawthornes for one year. Avery was still consumed with grief after her mother’s death when she learned she had been named the primary beneficiary for the late Tobias Hawthorne, a billionaire, with two living daughters and four grandsons. However, Avery never imagined a chance encounter would lead to a game worth billions. In the young adult mystery The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Avery Grambs grew up with a mother who loved the value of a good game. Little Brown Books for Young Readers, September 1, 2020. The following version of the novel was used to create this study guide: Barnes, Jennifer Lynn.
