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Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100395645662
ISBN-139780395645666
eBay Product ID (ePID)685771
Product Key Features
Book TitleGiver
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy & Magic, General, Science Fiction
Publication Year1993
FeaturesNew Edition
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLois Lowry
Book SeriesGiver Quartet Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN92-015034
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"A powerful and provocative novel"- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."- Booklist , starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel., "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers "In a departure from her well-known and favorably regarded realistic works, Lowry has written a fascinating, thoughtful science-fiction novel. The story takes place in a nameless, utopian community, at an unidentified future time. Although life seems perfect -- there is no hunger, no disease, no pollution, no fear -- the reader becomes uneasily aware that all is not well. The story is skillfully written; the air of disquiet is delicately insinuated; and the theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented." Horn Book Guide, "A powerful and provocative novel"- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."- Booklist , starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, "A powerful and provocative novel"- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."- Booklist , starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, "A powerful and provocative novel"- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."- Booklist , starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, eoeA powerful and provocative novelee" The New York Times eoeWrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel.ee" Kirkus , starred review eoeLowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers.ee" Publishers Weekly , starred review eoeThe simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts.ee" Booklist , starred review eoeThe theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented.ee" The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, "A powerful and provocative novel"-- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."-- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."-- Booklist , starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."-- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, 'A powerful and provocative novel'' The New York Times 'Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel.'' Kirkus , starred review 'Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers.'' Publishers Weekly , starred review 'The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts.'' Booklist , starred review 'The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented.'' The Horn Book Magazine , starred review, In a departure from her well-known and favorably regarded realistic works, Lowry has written a fascinating, thoughtful science-fiction novel. The story takes place in a nameless, utopian community, at an unidentified future time. Although life seems perfect -- there is no hunger, no disease, no pollution, no fear -- the reader becomes uneasily aware that all is not well. The story is skillfully written; the air of disquiet is delicately insinuated; and the theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented.
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Series Volume Number1
Grade ToNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisIn Lois Lowry's Newbery Medalwinning 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., "The Giver, " the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Lois Lowry has written three companion novels to "The Giver, "including "Gathering Blue, Messenger, " and "Son.", The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Lois Lowry has written three companion novels to The Giver, including Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.L9673Gi 1993
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- Jun 04, 2018
This book is a MUST READ for everyone, no matter your age.
This book is a MUST READ for everyone, no matter your age. I have read over 4,000 books and this is in my top 10. It helps us to appreciate differences in people (needed more now than ever) and what society would be like if governments decided we must rid ourselves of these in the name of "peace". Peace, of course, must be achieved, but only God can do that. This book helps us appreciate the wonderful beauty of variety and life experience. Please read it, it will take a day or two only, but will enrich you for years! Don't see the movie first, the impact is ruined if you do...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 27, 2018
Love it!
Great book and excellent quality!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
