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7+ YearsPublisher | HMH Books for Young Readers |
ISBN 13 | 9780544336261 |
ISBN 10 | 544336267 |
Book Description | In Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community.Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas.Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test--when he must try to save someone he loves--he may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late?Told with deceptive simplicity, this is the provocative story of a boy who experiences something incredible and undertakes something impossible. In the telling it questions every value we have taken for granted and reexamines our most deeply held beliefs.The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time. Don't miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. |
Editorial Review | "A powerful and provocative novel"--"The New York Times" "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."--"Kirkus," starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."-- "Booklist," starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."-- "The Horn Book Magazine," starred review A powerful and provocative novel "The New York Times" Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel. "Kirkus," starred review Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers. "Publishers Weekly," starred review The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts. "Booklist," starred review The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented. "The Horn Book Magazine," starred review" A powerful and provocative novel The New York Times Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel. Kirkus, starred review Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers. Publishers Weekly, starred review The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts. Booklist, starred review The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented. The Horn Book Magazine, starred review" From the Publisher Featuring "More than a Story" section, with extra information for the reader about the story, its author and themes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Inside Flap 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Back Cover There was absolutely nothing remarkable about the apple. Jonas had tossed it back and forth between his hands a few times, then thrown it. And - in the air, for an instant only - it had changed. Jonas lives safely within the Community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain. But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world, secrets that will leads him to undertake an incredible journey... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
About the Author | Lois Lowry is the author of more than thirty books for young adults, including the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader s Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, NUMBER THE STARS and THE GIVER. Her first novel, A SUMMER TO DIE, was awarded the International Reading Association s Children s Book Award. Ms. Lowry now divides her time between Cambridge and an 1840s farmhouse in Maine. |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
Author | Lois Lowry |
Language | English |
Edition Number | Rep Mti |
Publication Date | 41646 |
Number of Pages | 240 |
The Giver Paperback English by Lois Lowry - 41646