Author Last Name,
Author First Name,
Pages,
Binding,
Edition,
ISBN 10,
ISBN 13,
Condition,
Publisher,
Date Published,
Specifications
Author Last Name:
Lowry
Author First Name:
Lois
Pages:
192
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
Reprint
ISBN 10:
0553571338
ISBN 13:
9780553571332
Condition:
Used
Publisher:
Bantam Books for Young Readers
Date Published:
5/11/1999
Genre:
Juvenile Fiction
Description
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 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 is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.