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The Giver
by Lois Lowry
Book 1 of the The Giver Quartet series
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What it is about
In a seemingly perfect community without pain or choice, twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory. The Giver is a classic of young adult dystopian fiction.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a thoughtful mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Dystopia · Memory · Conformity
Screen adaptation
The Giver (2014)
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About the author
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