A Reading Guide to the Giver (Scholastic Bookfiles)

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Summary: a must-read for all ages
Review: although simply written, the giver has the makings of a classic. jonas's world is eerily believable and forces the reader to reflect on his/her present life. lowry has noted all the things we sometimes take for granted--the ability to see colour or feel love,for instance--and has created a land that seems a utopia at first, but is ultimately something frightening. the giver is truly thought-provoking, and its lessons will remain with you.

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Summary: For the folklore class (Brianne Howard)
Review: The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a very eye-opening book. It shows readers what the world would be like if everything was decided for them. It gets people thinking about how, even though life may have its problems and disasters, they are pretty lucky to be able to handle those things as they feel appropriate. It made me glad to have as much freedom as I do because I can express myself and be different. It makes you realize that we, as a society, take things for granted and we should appreciate all we have, all we have the ability to experience, including the pain and the suffering. The Giver teaches that we should appreciate these things because WE have the right to choose what we do and we can take any pain and suffering and use it to learn from, something that people in The Giver could not do. It makes you think about what you would do if you couldn't do that, if someone decided that a society should be uniform and not have any instability at all. In fact, something that people don't realize, that I did when I read this book, is that instability is what makes our society great. It's the spontaneity, unpredictability, and differences that make life worth living. The Giver is a great book that gets people thinking about their lives and how truly grateful they ought to be.

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Summary: It was weird and changed our perspective of things.
Review: Jonas was the main character! In this book we learned that its not always the best to let other people pick things out for you. Everyone was the same, no one could really make fun of others. The Giver was a really giving was a really giving man. What he gives to Jonas you will have to read the book, to find out.

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Summary: It makes you think...this was a wonderful book.
Review: This was a great book. I recommend it to anyone who wants a challenging read and likes books that are thought provoking. I highly suggest keeping a dictionary at your side while reading this book.

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Summary: An excellent story stressing the importance of individualism
Review: Though this seemingly shory story dragged at times and seemed rather long-all in all, it was an incredible story. It was so interesting to step aside from normal life and see how fortunate we have it. I like how the author brings up new ideas and thoughts never felt before. After finishing the story, I almost felt a feeling of victory for Jonas (the main character) whom you grow to love (a new concept for him) so much throughout the course of the story! N.D. :)

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Summary: The Giver was very moving
Review: The book The Giver starts out a bit confusing. But as you get more and more into the book it makes a lot more sense. This book potrays a young boy who is born into and ideal "community." Jonas, (the boy) reaches twelve years old he is told that he will be the community's new Reciver of Memory. This is a fabulous book because it shows Jonas' emotions of the pain caused in his new job, and the pain of seeing beyond.

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Summary: It was fun to read and very descriptive and I enjoyed it.
Review: I liked the type of place the book took place in,I liked when Jonas started getting memories,I liked when Jonas ran away with the baby, I liked the charactor of the Giver and Jonas.I did'nt like when Jonas stole the baby or when Jonas and the Giver were in painor the sled memorie.

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Summary: The Giver is about a different kind of community.
Review: The Giver is a uniquely written book that is full of allusion and suspense in a twisted way. It is very touching in the fact that it opens your eyes to a community that shows equality for all. On the other hand, it is a rare calling to be the receiver of knowing everything, but it can also be harsh and emotional. It is something to live among others that are blinded to the hueful side of things. This is a wonderful book for people of all ages. I loved it completely.

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Summary: It was interesting.
Review: I like the Giver because it was interesting with the community compared to ours. It was also different when they made the rules like, sameness and no color or feelings but in real life God is the only one who can make the changes.

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Summary: HOW DID THIS WHEN THE NEWBERY AWARD??
Review: I would have to say this book is one of THE worst books I've ever read! It was totally ridiculous and I hated the ending(If you could call it that.) I felt like throwing the book across the room when I got done reading it. TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! I Loved Number The Stars but this piece of trash doesn't even come close! I'm glad I didn't buy this(got it from school library.) I would have been VERY mad if I did. Don't waste your time with this one!