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The Giver

by Lois Lowry   |  Ages 11+
$9.90
The Giver
The Giver
The Giver

Dystopian society's truth revealed through memory.

If you're intrigued by explorations of utopian ideals clashing with the underbelly of controlled societies, "The Giver" is a thought-provoking journey. It challenges perceptions of perfection and the value of emotion in a way that resonates with both young adults and older readers. The philosophical and ethical questions it poses around the price of harmony make it a timeless piece that stimulates deep reflection.

  • Newbery Medal (1994)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1994)
  • Golden Duck Award for Young Adult (Hal Clement Award) (1994)
  • Garden State Book Award for Teen Fiction (Grades 6-8) (1996)
  • Buckeye Children's Book Award for Grade 6-8 (1997)
  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (1995)
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Grade 6-9 (1995)
  • Golden Sower Award for Young Adult (1995)
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award for Grades 3-8 (1995)
  • Soaring Eagle Book Award Nominee (1996)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (1996)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction (1993)
  • New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award (1997)
  • Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (1997)
  • William Allen White Children's Book Award (1996)
  • Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Nominee (1996)
  • NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature Nominee (2013)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award for YA (1996)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1996)
  • Hea Lasteraamat (2010)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-14 anys (2015)
  • Margaret A. Edwards Award (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Giver

by Lois Lowry   |  Ages 11+
$9.90
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ISBN: 9780385732550
Authors: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Ember
Date of Publication: 2006-01-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 2773730 readers)

Description

At the age of twelve, 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.
 

Dystopian society's truth revealed through memory.

If you're intrigued by explorations of utopian ideals clashing with the underbelly of controlled societies, "The Giver" is a thought-provoking journey. It challenges perceptions of perfection and the value of emotion in a way that resonates with both young adults and older readers. The philosophical and ethical questions it poses around the price of harmony make it a timeless piece that stimulates deep reflection.

  • Newbery Medal (1994)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1994)
  • Golden Duck Award for Young Adult (Hal Clement Award) (1994)
  • Garden State Book Award for Teen Fiction (Grades 6-8) (1996)
  • Buckeye Children's Book Award for Grade 6-8 (1997)
  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (1995)
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Grade 6-9 (1995)
  • Golden Sower Award for Young Adult (1995)
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award for Grades 3-8 (1995)
  • Soaring Eagle Book Award Nominee (1996)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (1996)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction (1993)
  • New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award (1997)
  • Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (1997)
  • William Allen White Children's Book Award (1996)
  • Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Nominee (1996)
  • NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature Nominee (2013)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award for YA (1996)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1996)
  • Hea Lasteraamat (2010)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-14 anys (2015)
  • Margaret A. Edwards Award (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.