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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Winner of the Newbery Medal and named as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Lowry s unforgettable tale introduces... |
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The Giver
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The Giver
Pages: 192, Mass Market Paperback, Laurel Leaf |
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Recent Reviews
- 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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Selected Reviews
- 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
- From: Amazon
- 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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