"Lois Lowry's novel provides a detailed outlook into a utopian world. I am thinking about reading part of the trilogy after reading this."
-Tim K., Age 12.
Accolades:
-Tim K., Age 12.
Accolades:
- 1994 Newbery Medal Honor Book
- Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Book
- An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
- An ALA Notable Book for Children
- Winner of the Regina Medal
Some highlights of the book:
- Jonas is 11, and he lives in a community of “sameness”
- Imagine seeing no color, feeling no pain, never experiencing love, sunshine, rain or snow
- Imagine not knowing that differences once existed among people
- Jonas will be given his assignment, or his future job at age 12
- His assignment is to receive memories from “The Giver” of memories
- Newly acquired memories from way back include free choice, suffering, happiness, individuality, war, and more
- Between a rock and a hard place
- Making a choice that can never be reexamined once it is made
- He will change his own world & the world of those in the community forever!
My Recommendation:
This is a great book for a classroom, school or public library. Recommended for grades 7 and up.
Watch and listen to Lois Lowry talk about The Giver:
Did you know this book is Part 1 of The Trilogy?
Check out the other books on Lois Lowry's Website!
Other books in The Trilogy include:
