The Giver
by Lois Lowry
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780385732550 |
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it’s time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Review:
"A powerful and provacative novel.”
-- The New York Times
From the Paperback edition.
Synopsis:
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
"From the Paperback edition.
Synopsis:
When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
About the Author
Lois Lowry is a multi-award-winning author who has written many popular books. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is the author of the popular Anastasia Krupnik books and was the recipient of the Newbery Medal for Number the Stars and for The Giver.
From the Paperback edition.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780385732550
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
- Author:
- Subject:
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Subject:
- Science fiction
- Subject:
- Social Situations - General
- Subject:
- Euthanasia
- Subject:
- Social Issues - General
- Subject:
- Social Issues - Values
- Publication Date:
- January 2006
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 179
- Dimensions:
- 8.00x5.32x.58 in. .49 lbs.
- Age Level:
- 12-17










