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Set in a completely controlled, soothingly pleasant society, THE GIVER takes readers into a world free of such things as conflict, hate, and disappointment. At age 12 all resi...Read more
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A Thought-Provoking, Enlightening Parable for Our Times
Lois Lowry's novel "The Giver" is an artfully crafted, controversial story about life not always being what it seems. Using subtle literary devices, Lowry introduce...Read more
The Giver
The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a haunting tale that speaks of future life where people have lost the ability to feel emotions. The community directors dictate your past, present...Read more
The Giver by Lois Lowry (1996, Paperback, Reissue)
Author: Lois LowryPublisher: Laurel LeafLanguage: English
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Set in a completely controlled, soothingly pleasant society, THE GIVER takes readers into a world free of such things as conflict, hate, and disappointment. At age 12 all residents are given their Assignment, or their adult role in the community--some are Nurturers who care for the young children, others are Laborers, still others are Doctors, and so on. Jonas, however, is given a very special Assignment; he is the new Receiver, which means that he will hold all the memories of life. The retiring Receiver, who will now be known as The Giver, will literally place these memories into Jonas' mind. As Jonas receives memories from The Giver, he begins to understand more about the community in which he lives, and starts to question if a society without a true understanding of the complexities and realities of life is really so perfect after all. A reflection on individualism and freedom of choice, THE GIVER acknowledges and celebrates the importance of both the positive and negative experiences of a fully lived life. Winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal.
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At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life
At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life. Reprint. Newbery Medal.
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
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.
Set in a completely controlled, soothingly pleasant society, THE GIVER takes readers into a world free of such things as conflict, hate, and disappointment. At age 12 all residents are given their Assignment, or their adult role in the community--some are Nurturers who care for the young children, others are Laborers, still others are Doctors, and so on. Jonas, however, is given a very special Assignment; he is the new Receiver, which means that he will hold all the memories of life. The retiring Receiver, who will now be known as The Giver, will literally place these memories into Jonas' mind. As Jonas receives memories from The Giver, he begins to understand more about the community in which he lives, and starts to question if a society without a true understanding of the complexities and realities of life is really so perfect after all. A reflection on individualism and freedom of choice, THE GIVER acknowledges and celebrates the importance of both the positive and negative experiences of a fully lived life. Winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Lois Lowry |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Laurel Leaf |
| Format: | Paperback |
| ISBN-10: | 0440219078 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780440219071 |
| Additional Details | |
| Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | |
| Thickness: | 0.5 in |
| Weight: | 3.2 oz |
Publisher's Note
At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life
At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life. Reprint. Newbery Medal.
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
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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A Thought-Provoking, Enlightening Parable for Our Times
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Lois Lowry's novel "The Giver" is an artfully crafted, controversial story about life not always being what it seems. Using subtle literary devices, Lowry introduces the reader to a group of characters- the advisors- who establish "security" within a utopian society. The story arc shows how a powerful few try to protect- manipulate?- people from the risks of making wrong decisions in life through a closely-guarded social structure.
Jonas, the main character, resides in a world where war, disease, and suffering have all been eradicated. His Community strives for "sameness"- a state in which everyone and everything are the same and equal. To help the Community operate as a cohesive unit, each member is assigned a position within society which they mechanically accept. When Jonas finally turns twelve, the Community selects him to be the new "Receiver of Memories." While receiving the memories from the eponymous Giver, Jonas recognizes a different, better way of life and realizes what he and the Community have missed. He decides that something must be done to change their current perceptions through enlightenment of the community.
Although "The Giver" is a Newbery Award Winner, it has seen its share of challenges. Euthanasia, infanticide, and suicide have been considered inappropriate themes for children by some people. Other educators believe that the material is thought-provoking. Ironically, those who have tried to ban "The Giver" have only validated the notion that certain portions of society are suppressive and stifling when considering new ideas.
Lowry presents a powerfully provocative tale, keeping her readers in suspense, while touching their minds. "The Giver" is a worthwhile read for free-thinkers, libertarians, and serves, in many ways, as a parable of our times. While the ending is less than satisfying, "The Giver" is nevertheless a book well worth your time.
Jonas, the main character, resides in a world where war, disease, and suffering have all been eradicated. His Community strives for "sameness"- a state in which everyone and everything are the same and equal. To help the Community operate as a cohesive unit, each member is assigned a position within society which they mechanically accept. When Jonas finally turns twelve, the Community selects him to be the new "Receiver of Memories." While receiving the memories from the eponymous Giver, Jonas recognizes a different, better way of life and realizes what he and the Community have missed. He decides that something must be done to change their current perceptions through enlightenment of the community.
Although "The Giver" is a Newbery Award Winner, it has seen its share of challenges. Euthanasia, infanticide, and suicide have been considered inappropriate themes for children by some people. Other educators believe that the material is thought-provoking. Ironically, those who have tried to ban "The Giver" have only validated the notion that certain portions of society are suppressive and stifling when considering new ideas.
Lowry presents a powerfully provocative tale, keeping her readers in suspense, while touching their minds. "The Giver" is a worthwhile read for free-thinkers, libertarians, and serves, in many ways, as a parable of our times. While the ending is less than satisfying, "The Giver" is nevertheless a book well worth your time.
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The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a haunting tale that speaks of future life where people have lost the ability to feel emotions. The community directors dictate your past, present, and future. One child, horrified when he discovers that his baby brother will be euthanized, breaks away from all that he knows to save himself and the brother he loves. This is an outstanding novel suitable for students in 5th grade and up.
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You and your kids will learn LOTS from this page turner
Created: 04/11/06
I first read this book when I was young and since then have read it many times. This book skillfully walks you through a future Earth in the eyes of a young teenager. The plot is strong and not only tells a great story, but also helps people understand appreciation and freedom. Lois Lowry paints pictures with his words making the book easy to comprehend and fun to read. The main character is well understood and in my opinion the entire book is well written. I highly suggest this book!
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
A Short Joy
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The Giver is a 1-Day read for most adults. I enjoyed it on a Sunday and found it to be quite intriguing. It is fast, fun, and very interesting. I love a book that gets my mind thinking about things I had never before considered. Louis Lowry did a very good job at that.
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Created: 03/02/09
I first read this book when i was in the 6th grade. And it is the only book i can ever remember reading from elementary. It takes your imagination and spins it around. 5 gold stars to lois lowry.
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