The Giver


by Lois Lowry (Author)

Book Cover for The Giver

   Book 1   
Pages: 179
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Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community.

When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Recognition: Newbery Medal (1994); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1994); Horn Book Fanfare (1994); Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (1995); Garden State Book Award for Teen Fiction Grades 6-8 (1996); Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (1996); Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (1996); New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award (1997)

Giver Quartet Series—Summary and Book Order

Series: Giver Quartet
Reading level: 11+
Books in series: 4
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: dystopian  fantasy  culture  friendship  family 

 Print series book list

Books in series order

1.   The Giver  (1993)
2.   Gathering Blue  (2000)
3.   Messenger  (2004)
4.   Son  (2012)