Giver, The
by Lois Lowry
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Gently Loved
- ISBN 10
- 0440219078
- ISBN 13
- 9780440219071
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About This Item
Jona's World is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community.
When Jonas Turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Synopsis
Jonas, a young man governed by the control of tyrannical society is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory. In a world where everything is grayscale, he begins to receive memories of the past from the current Receiver. As Jonas begins to experience memories of love, pain, and color, he realizes that the society he lives in is far from perfect. With the help of the Giver, Jonas sets out to challenge the status quo and bring change to his community. The novel explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the importance of memories, emphasizing the dangers of a society that values conformity over individuality and the consequences of erasing the past.
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This was a classic long before it became a movie about the hidden problems of creating a utopian society.
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Details
- Bookseller
- P.G's Storybook Emporium (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0440219078UP
- Title
- Giver, The
- Author
- Lois Lowry
- Book Condition
- Used - Gently Loved
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0440219078
- ISBN 13
- 9780440219071
- Publisher
- Laurel Leaf Books
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- August 1, 1994
- Pages
- 180
- Keywords
- Dystopian, banned
- Bookseller catalogs
- YA;
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