The Giver was originally published in 1993 and won the Newbery Medal in 1994. It follows a 12-year-old boy named Jonas in a utopian society with no pain, war, crime or unhappiness. There are also no choices, no weather, no colors and no love. Even memories are limited and the memories of past generations are given only to one person, the Receiver of Memories. When Jonas is chosen to be the next Receiver, the old Receiver becomes The Giver. And when Jonas begins learning of his society's past from the Giver, he begins to see in color, to feel frustration and to realize how much he and the rest of the community are missing. It all leads to a mysterious ending that will leave you wanting more. This book is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Level 5.7 Points: 7
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AuthorMrs. Piazza is one of the library ladies at St. John's Lutheran School. She loves books! Ask her what her favorite series was when she was in grade school. Hint: There is a color in the series name! Archives
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