The Giver
by Lois Lowry
About This Book
Jonas lives in a perfect world where war, pain, suffering, differences, and choice do not exist. Everyone is assigned a role in the Community.
When Jonas is chosen to inherit the position of Receiver of Memory, he begins to discover the dark secrets behind his fragile community. As he receives memories from The Giver—memories of a world where there are both beautiful and terrible things like snow, war, love, and loss—Jonas realizes that his community has given up the most precious human experiences in exchange for predictability and safety. He must decide whether the tradeoff is worth it.
Why Hunger Games Fans Will Love It
As the classic that inspired many dystopian novels including The Hunger Games, The Giver explores themes of government control, the importance of memory and emotion, and one person's awakening to the truth. Jonas's journey of discovery mirrors Katniss's realization about the Capitol's oppression.
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