The Giver by Lois Lowry

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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: Add a description of this character.
Jonas' Mother
Lily
Gabriel
Asher
Larissa
The Chief Elder

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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.”
““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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