About this book
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.
First line
It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.
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Houghton Mifflin Company published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1993, Boston.
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- Title The Giver
- Author Lois Lowry
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition F First Paperbac
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Yearling Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date May 11, 1999
- ISBN 9780440228929 / 0440228921
- Weight 0.23 lbs (0.10 kg)
- Dimensions 6.91 x 4.2 x 0.63 in (17.55 x 10.67 x 1.60 cm)
- Ages 12 to 17 years
- Grade levels 7 - 12
- Reading level 760
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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