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The Giver is a 1993 American young adult dystopian novel written by Lois Lowry, set in a society which at first appears to be utopian but is revealed to be dystopian as the story progresses. In the novel, the society has taken away pain and strife by converting to "Sameness", a plan that has also eradicated emotional depth from their lives.
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Jul 1, 1993 · The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner (Giver Quartet, 1) Paperback – July 1, 1993. by Lois Lowry (Author) 4.6 41,227 ratings. #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Values & Virtues. See all formats and editions. In Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal–winning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world.
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The Giver is written from the point of view of Jonas, an eleven-year-old boy living in a futuristic society that has eliminated all pain, fear, war, and hatred. There is no prejudice, since everyone looks and acts basically the same, and there is very little competition.
Apr 26, 1993 · The Giver #1. Lois Lowry. 4.12. 2,527,185 ratings80,680 reviews. 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. Genres Young Adult Fiction Classics Dystopia Science Fiction Fantasy School.
The Giver Series. 4 primary works • 7 total works. Jonas is born into a society that has eliminated suffering. It is not until Jonas goes to meet the Giver in his training to become the new receiver that he realizes that you cannot have true pleasure and understanding without suffering.
Jan 24, 2006 · The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does Jonas begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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Lois Lowry's "The Giver" is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, "Gathering Blue," "Messenge"r, and "Son." When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to...
The Giver Quartet is a series of four books about a dystopian world by Lois Lowry. The quartet consists of The Giver (1993), Gathering Blue (2000), Messenger (2004), and Son (2012). The first book won the 1994 Newbery Medal and has sold more than 10 million copies. The story takes place in the world of The Giver. Each book has a different ...
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Apr 26, 1993 · The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner. 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...
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The Giver. 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...
