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Awards

Winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal
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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

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.

Review:

"Lowry is once again in top form...unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"A powerful and provacative novel." The New York Times

Review:

"[E]ngages the reader in an...inspiring victory over totalitarian inhumanity." The ALAN Review

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.
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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 The Giver.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780553571332
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Publisher:
Starfire
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Children
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Love & Romance
Subject:
Social Situations - Values
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Subject:
Euthanasia
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Coming of age
Subject:
General-General
Copyright:
1993
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series Volume:
no. 8-16
Publication Date:
May 1999
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
from 4 up to 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
6.90x4.20x.57 in. .21 lbs.
Age Level:
13-17
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Product details 192 pages Starfire - English 9780553571332 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Lowry is once again in top form...unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers." Publishers Weekly
"Review" by , "A powerful and provacative novel."
"Review" by , "[E]ngages the reader in an...inspiring victory over totalitarian inhumanity."
"Synopsis" by , 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.
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