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Young Adult· United States

The Giver

by Lois Lowry
Aggregate Editorial Score65/100
★Newbery Medal
Published 1994200 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1994, The Giver established Lois Lowry as one of the defining voices in young adult. Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect, painless future community where everything is Sameness—until he is selected to receive the memories of the past from the Giver. Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning dystopian classic is a profound meditation on memory, choice, and the cost of utopia. Themes of memory, choice, dystopia run through the work. The book has received recognition from Newbery Medal 1994.

Book Details

AuthorLois Lowry
Published1994
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages200
Category🌟 Young Adult
ISBN9780544336261
Editorial Score65/100
About the Category

🌟 Young Adult

Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Newbery Medal
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Lois Lowry
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Giver about?

Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect, painless future community where everything is Sameness—until he is selected to receive the memories of the past from the Giver. Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning dystopian classic is a profound meditation on memory, choice, and the cost of utopia.

Who wrote The Giver?

The Giver was written by Lois Lowry, from United States. First published in 1994.

What awards has The Giver won?

The Giver has received the following awards and honours: Newbery Medal 1994.

Is The Giver worth reading?

The Giver is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 54/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in memory, choice, dystopia.

Where can I buy The Giver?

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What category is The Giver?

The Giver is classified as Young Adult. Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

What country is The Giver from?

The Giver originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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