The giver is a great book that will open your eyes to how bad a community can get, and even though it may seem good, it is anything but.
The Giver (The Giver Quartet)
By Lois Lowry
Book 1 of 4 in the
The Giver Quartet Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | Y | 5.7 | 43617 |
It's a perfect world, where everything looks right. But ugly truths lie beneath…
Imagine a world without poverty, war or pain. A world where everything is comfortable and familiar - a world where everything is the same. No colour, no music. In such a world, Jonas is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory and is apprenticed to the Giver, an old man who stores memories from the Community’s past. As Jonas learns about violence and sadness, as well as beauty and joy, he discover the sinister truth behind his safe existence.
Simply and beautifully written, The Giver is a thought-provoking look at utopian society. It was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1994.
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780547995663
ISBN-10: 0547995660
Published on 9/25/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
Book Reviews (285)
best book of 2014 it was awsome i like the part when jonas ran away
Inspired me greatly, and is such a literary jewel. I love this so much, although parts are intense. Read it now!
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awesome
I think Lois Lowry described the book really well. I enjoy how Jonas and Gabriel make a daring escape to go elsewhere. Why is Jonas the only one feeling pain, sadness, fear, happiness?
the best book ever i just started reading it
I loves this book! Jonas is a normal boy. His best friend's name is Asher and they are turning 12. They get assigned to different jobs but Jonas's isn't like the others'...
really complicated to explain but its a really great book