As the book series and the movie "The Hunger Games" continue to draw in audiences, there has been a side effect to its success. More and more people are embracing the weapon of choice for the story's heroine, the bow and arrow.
At Everglades Archers in Homestead, owners Kevin and Bliss McCloskey said they have seen a boost in customers, particularly kids.
"My phone went crazy, lessons just went nuts and I couldn't keep up," Bliss said.
The McCloskeys weren't sure what was going on, until they decided to ask a few callers why they had a sudden interest in the sport.
"They said, 'The Hunger Games,' and they said, 'You have to read this book,' which I read the trilogy in a weekend -- addiction, immediately," Bliss said.
The story's main character, Katniss Everdeen, wields a bow and arrow with expert precision, and her kick-butt attitude appears to be contagious.
USA Archery has seen a big increase in its number of Facebook and Twitter followers. And, it appears as if the trend isn't going anywhere. Upcoming movies such as "The Avengers" and the Disney film "Brave" both have sharp-shooting archers in them.
Andreah Cabrera, 10, started taking archery lessons a few months ago, after reading the book. Her 7-year-old sister, Sophia, soon joined in on the fun, and now the sisters are a force to be reckoned with.
"It's so fun. I get to have a passion with it, and I just love it just the way it is," Andreah said.
Andreah has already won a number of competitions and said since the movie came out, her friends have been talking about taking up her hobby.
The McCloskeys said anyone can learn the sport, and they teach kids as young as 4 years old.
"Archery is really easy. Most of them think it's a lot harder than it really is," Kevin McCloskey said.
Christian Dumetz started shooting about two months ago.
"I like when you're first starting and you shoot and it hits the target and you're like, 'Oh, I did it right!'" he said.
But, he said he doesn't compare himself to Katniss.
"She's way better than me," he said.