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The Giver (Abridged)

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Read by Ron Rifkin

4 hours, 48 minutes

4 CD's

December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders.  Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled teh Assistant Director of Recreation.  But Jonas has been chosen for somthing special.  When his selection leads him to an unnamed man-the man called only the Giver-he begins to sense the dark secrets taht underlie the fragile perfection of his world.

Synopsis:

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Now, Jonas 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's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. "The Giver" received the Newbery Medal in 19 94. Unabridged. 4 CD's. Young Adult.

Synopsis:

Read by Ron Rifkin

4 hours, 48 minutes

4 CD's

December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man-the man called only the Giver-he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.

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About the Author

Ron Rifkin has appeared in the films Wolf and JFK, starred on Broadway in Arthur Miller's Broken Glass and has played recurring roles on television in the series The Trials of Rosie O'Neill and the award-winning drama series ER.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780807262030
Read:
Rifkin, Ron
Author:
Rifkin, Ron
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Author:
Lois Lowry, read by Ron Rifkin
Publisher:
Listening Library
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Social Situations - Values
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Subject:
Audiobooks (Unabridged)
Subject:
Children's audiobooks.
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
General-General
Subject:
Situations / General
Copyright:
2001
Edition Description:
Library
Abridged:
Y
Series Volume:
86-0047
Publication Date:
20010231
Binding:
COMPACT DISC
Grade Level:
from 5
Language:
English
Pages:
4 sound discs (4 hrs., 48
Dimensions:
6.32x5.42x1.03 in. .35 lbs.
Media Run Time:
288
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 4 sound discs (4 hrs., 48 pages Listening Library - English 9780807262030 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Now, Jonas 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's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. "The Giver" received the Newbery Medal in 19 94. Unabridged. 4 CD's. Young Adult.
"Synopsis" by , Read by Ron Rifkin

4 hours, 48 minutes

4 CD's

December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man-the man called only the Giver-he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
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