A Reading Guide to the Giver (Scholastic Bookfiles)

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Summary: The Giver
Review: I thought this book sucked. We had to read it for school and I practically fell asleep through the whole book thats how boring it was. It was so dull no color or excitement to it.

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Summary: A PERFECT WORLD
Review: I read this book in eighth grade. It was great. I could hardly put it down. I only wish I had read it sooner!

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Summary: Very good book.
Review: I first read this book in 1993, and haven't read it again since, but it was a terrific book. Very interesting depiction of the Utopian society. I also just read 1984, and there are many similarities, but also some rudimentary differences. I think it's too bad that The Giver is classified more as a children's book. It would be a good read for any adult. I must say this is one of the best utopian novels I have read.

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Summary: WAY too depressing!
Review: After reading some of your reviews I've come to the conclusion that I'm one out of a few people that dislike this book. I read this in grade five and I'm now in grade eight and I still remember that terrible part where those two twins were born and the smaller one had a needle stuck in the top of his head. I'm sorry but I found it revolting that abook that is reccomended for children would contain such terrible things.

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Summary: Doesn't make any sense!!!
Review: I've read this book, and I didn't get one thing out of it. It is such a ridiculous idea that a world and its inhabitants do not have any feelings or memories. What a croc.

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Summary: A great book for all!
Review: I am 13 years old. I loved the book. I dont read books for pleasure. I read them because I have to, but if I knew how good this bood was going to be I would not have been forced to read it. Instead I would have read on my own, for pleasure.

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Summary: The Best Book I have Ever Read!!!!
Review: I first read this book in 7th grade when my sister had to read it for school shetold me that it was a great book so I read it and agreed with her. Then my mom read it and thought it was good also. Now I am going to be a Freshman and the school assigned it for English 2 to read in the summer!! I was so happy when it was on the list I read it again in a day!! And then I read it AGAIN because it is a great book!! I could not put this book done, I had to know what was going to happen next!!! I think that I am going to read another one of Lois Lowry's books!! I hope it is as good as THE GIVER

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Summary: This Book Rules!
Review: I had to read 3 books over the summer for school so I was wondering around the book store and found this book called "The Giver" I read the back and so that it earned a award so I decided that would be the first book I read for the summer...... I started reading the book and the next thing I knew I couldn't but it down. This book really makes you think and is very very interesting.... I recommend this book for everyone! I dont really like reading but this book made me cause it was so interesting!!!!!!!!

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Summary: This is the BEST book !
Review: This book is great. I read it twice in one day. I couldn't even take a break either time. It really started me thinking.I think a place with no wars or divorce would be great,but Jonas was missing so much. He had no idea what things like color and sunshine where. Well, at least until he met The Giver.He found out about pain,too. This book made me think,which I like.Everyone should read it.

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Summary: A book that will make readers use their total imagination.
Review: As a teacher, I am always looking for books that will make my students want to read. The Giver has never failed me. This book should be read aloud with younger students (4th & 5th grade) so that some of the issues can be discussed together. The reaction that I get from this novel is always enthusiastic. Students bring to this book their own experiences and knowledge. They become very opinionated by the end and everyone has their own version of "how it ended". One of my very favorite, so much so that I hope Lois Lowery writes a sequel. ( And maybe a movie to go along with it!)