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Description
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain... read more
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Jonas: Is chosen to recieve special training by The Giver
- The Giver: Formerly known as The Reciever, is the trainer of Jonas
- Jonas' Father: The man who works at the nursery and at the end Jonas finds out what being released finally is.
- Jonas' Mother: Add a description of this character.
- Lily: Jonas' little sister who loves debating and talking.
- Gabriel: A little baby boy who has to be released at the end but Jonas takes him away.
- Asher: Jonas' best friend who becomes constructor and after a while they become distant from each other
- Larissa: An old woman who is later released also.
- The Chief Elder
- Fiona: A girl who is Jonas' friend but later thinks more of her than just a friend. (he has dreams about her)
Memorable Quotes
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“Memories are forever.”
The Giver -
“He heard people singing. Behind him, across vast distances of space and time, from the place he had left, he thought he heard music too. But perhaps it was only an echo.”
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““We failed in our last selection,” the Chief Elder said solemnly. “It was ten years ago, when Jonas was just a toddler. I will not dwell on the experience because it causes us all terrible discomfort.””
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First Sentence
It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 1 in the The Giver series.
Authors & Contributors
- Lois Lowry (Author)
Awards
- Newbery Medal (1993)
- William Allen White Award (1996)
- Regina Medal
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