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The Giver

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.  more

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Paperback, The Giver

Winner of the Newbery Medal and named as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Lowry s unforgettable tale introduces...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-13-2009
An Adult Point Of View

Having just read The Giver by Lois Lowry, I can see why she won the prestigious Newbery Medal for this excellent tale about a futuristic, utopian(?) society, one which produces conditions of conformity, sameness and, as a result of...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-12-2009
The Knowledge to Give

Lowry scores my highest mark for THE GIVER: a capital A for AWESOME. THE GIVER appeals to my deepest being, going into emotional depths where I'm most aware, where I experience anger, sadness, and fear but also enjoyment, surprise, and...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-04-2009
Great book, bad assignment

This is one of my all-time favorite books. I read it as an adolescent, and later in high school as required reading. As an adult, I once overheard some mothers talking about The Giver. I said "Oh, I love that book!" and immediately...

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2/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Aug-20-2009
Newberry for this?

I don't understand what's the big deal about this book. Having read tons of scifi, I expected more from a Newberry winner. What I got was a rehash of The Lottery, with the typical utopian society so immersed in its own sickness it can't...

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5/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-13-2009
An Adult Point Of View

Having just read The Giver by Lois Lowry, I can see why she won the prestigious Newbery Medal for this excellent tale about a futuristic, utopian(?) society, one which produces conditions of conformity, sameness and, as a result of...

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3/5
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Posted: Aug-11-2008
Controversial!

The reviews of The Giver are absolutely hilarious. People, this is a book marketed to young adults; don't let it kick you around. The author, Lois Lowry, expects the reader to make inferences at certain points throughout the novel. You...

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2/5
From: Amazon
Posted: Aug-20-2009
Newberry for this?

I don't understand what's the big deal about this book. Having read tons of scifi, I expected more from a Newberry winner. What I got was a rehash of The Lottery, with the typical utopian society so immersed in its own sickness it can't...

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