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The Giver is a dystopian novel by Lois Lowry about a boy who inherits the memories of the past from an elderly man. The novel explores themes of memory, emotion, and freedom, and has been adapted into a film and a quartet of books.
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 · 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. Read the book, see the ratings and reviews, and learn more about the author and the themes of human connections and interdependence.
Jul 1, 1993 · The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner (Giver Quartet, 1) Paperback – July 1, 1993. 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 does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community.
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...
Explore the books in the Giver series by Lois Lowry, a dystopian saga about a society that has eliminated suffering and color. Find ratings, reviews, summaries, and more on Goodreads.
Jan 24, 2006 · Several books have been adapted to film and stage, and THE GIVER has become an opera. Her newest book, ON THE HORIZON, is a collection of memories and images from Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and post-war Japan. A mother and grandmother, Ms. Lowry divides her time between Maine and Florida.
