A Reading Guide to the Giver (Scholastic Bookfiles)

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Summary: The giver is a metaphor of life in an ordinary town.
Review: "The Giver" was an interesting, well written book. It portrays the life of an ordinary boy growing up in an seclusive town refered to as the "Community". The main character Jonas grows up in the community until he's a "12" which is the beginning of your adult life. When Jonas is given his "assignment" which is like his lifetime job. He is given "reciever of memory". He then learns of everything that the town is secluded from. When Jonas learns about the outside it scares him to know what's on the outside. He also learns what people are really like and it scares him to a point where he feels he needs to leave the community all together. This book is portrayed excellently of how a perfect town can easily become twisted around to someplace scary.

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Summary: this book is nice, but no action and too long
Review: I had to read "The Giver" for high school English, and I was surprised at how something like this actually made it into high school reading lists. It was actually intresting at first, but then tapered off to where I thought I was reading of life in my high school, not the fictional community. Think about it after you read it.

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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Review: I would not say The Giver is for everybody, because it is too complex for some people. But, wow, anyone who is looking for a wonderful book- READ THIS! I first read it in third grade(now I am in sixth grade)- after I read it I bought a copy and now read it at least twice a year. I think it is a beautiful book- the characters are wonderful, especially Jonas's "parents". The plot made me think more about what our future will be like- will we try to eliminate all pain- all suffering- all differences- and live in a world as horrifyingly perfect as Jonas's? Or will we end up totally different? This is a greatly insightful book- and I highly, HIGHLY recommend it.

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Summary: The Giver is Simply the coolest book on the planet!
Review: I read The Giver when I was in 5th grade and I loved it!! If mom and dad are reading this...I really want it for Christmas!!

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Summary: I give The Giver is the best book for young Adults.
Review: I thought The Giver was the best book I've read so far. It's really interesting because everything and everyone do not have color. The author, Lois Lowry, writes very well in explaining things. I really enjoyed it!! So try to read The Giver it is a really really good fantasy book.

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Summary: This book is an interesting book.
Review: This book is not easy to understand when you read it for the first time. It is an interesting and ideal book when you get to understand it. I think this book is good for the stuudents to read because it makes you imagine what the world would be like if we had everything planned for us by the people that we don't even know. I, personally like this book. This helped with my vocabulary and grammer. It was really nice and intersting but a little sad at the end. So I would give this book 4 stars.

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Summary: An excellent book
Review: I'd heard this book was good but the plot sounded strange and confusing so I picked it up with caution. Within the first couple of pages however, I fell in love with this book! The characters are great, and the book really makes you think. There are sad parts and the ending leaves the reader to make up the end for themselves. If you haven't read it already, do so now!

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Summary: Is a utopian society perfect?
Review: This is a book from another sides point of view. Does everybody have the same views on living in a Utopian society? This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and is quick-paced, From the loveable Jonas' point of view. I loved this book! If yo u like it try The White Mountains!

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Summary: A look at what could happen to our world.
Review: I had heard about this book for years but I had never read it. People always talked about it like it was a forbidden fruit or a masterpiece. The question always was, "Should children read this story?" I finally had a chance to read it! I found the story to be very intriguing. It makes you think about the "what ifs" that could happen in our future. The author pulls you into Jonas's world by involving you in the memories that The Giver passes on to him. Children should be briefed on the story and its elements before reading this book. I think it would be appropriate for middle school children. A teacher from Michigan.

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Summary: You have to read this Book!!!!
Review: After I read this book it became my favorite, and it still is and it's been a year since I've read it!!! It gives a wild look into the future. The world in Jonas's community is blank! No color; No feelings; no nothing. Until............................ Read this wonderful book to see a view into the future and a boy on a mission to flee a world of darkness!!!!