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    A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

    Donald Miller

The Giver

by Lois Lowry

The Giver Cover

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.
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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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bonnie13, August 31, 2008 (view all comments by bonnie13)
In this modern fantasy science fiction novel, the protagonist, 12-year-old Jonas, who has been chosen to be the receiver of the memories, becomes disillusioned about the perfect, utopian society in which he lives. A casual murderous act on the part of his beloved and respected father ensures Jonas' change of heart. On the surface, this society appears to be easy, comfortable, and efficient. However, appearances can be deceiving; Jonas finds out first-hand that the price for perfection is too high. Jonas cannot bear it, and he makes a difficult choice--with the blessings of "the Giver" he forges a new path that will seal his fate forever. Jonas exemplifies courage, kindness, and herioism through the hardships he endures on his journey to the quest. Readers may live vicariously through this unlikely hero and come to realize the attributes they must have to live a moral and ethical life themselves.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780385732550
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Publisher:
Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Euthanasia
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Coming of age
Publication Date:
January 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
179
Dimensions:
8.00x5.32x.58 in. .49 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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