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- Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
- ISBN: 0385732554
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100122196
- Release Date: January 24, 2006
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #68587 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #7259 in Young Adult Fiction (See Top 100 Young Adult Fiction Bestsellers)
- #299 in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic (See Top 100 Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Giver" by Lois Lowry to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Giver"Browse more products related to "Lois Lowry"First lineIt was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened. Publisher's noteTwelve-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 this fragile community. AnnotationSet 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. If You Enjoy "The Giver (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Giver (Paperback)" by Lois Lowry (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic Bestsellers
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