Giver

English

ISBN: 0553571338

EAN: 9780553571332

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Release Date: 05/19/1999

Age Range: 8-12

Synopsis: Lois Lowrys The Giveris the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Jonass 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.

Awards: Arizona Young Readers Award – null  American Booksellers Book of the Year (ABBY) Award – null  American Booksellers Book of the Year (ABBY) Award – null  Black-Eyed Susan Book Award – null  Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards – null  Buckeye Childrens Book Award – null  Garden State Teen Book Award – null  Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin) – null  Golden Sower Award – null  Grand Canyon Reader Award – null  Great Stone Face Childrens Book Award – null  Land of Enchantment Book Award – null  Maine Student Book Award – null  Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Childrens Literature – null  Newbery Medal – null  Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award – null  Sequoyah Book Award – null  William Allen White Childrens Book Award – null  Young Readers Choice Award – null 

Giver

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.48 inches

Width: 4.13 inches

Length: 6.87 inches

Weight: 3.53 oz

Pages: 192