A Reading Guide to the Giver (Scholastic Bookfiles)

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Summary: The best book I read in a long time!!
Review: I liked this book alot because I like Science-Fiction books and because this might be the future in a few hundred years.The ending I liked because it was a cliffhanger. When I started to read it I kept wanting to read,but my teacher didn't want the class to read ahead.I liked Jonas because he reminds me of me.That is why I like this book.I recomend it for a Science-Fiction lover.That is why I give it a 10.Logan Healy Age 11.

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Summary: Just as thought provoking as 1984, but much easier to read.
Review: I seldom give 10's, but this one was close. Read it while in a hospital waiting room. My sister, an AP English Teacher, gave it to me to browse through. Within minutes I was hooked (just like the days when I was young and would climb a tree and hide so I could devour a mystery without interruptions. Absolute Control is tempting for those who have never experienced it or are ready to give up their individualities. This book will be added to the "most memorable" reading list, along with 1984, Brave New World, Looking Backward, Fahhrenheit 451, Lord of the Flies, etc.

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Summary: This book isn't particularly my favorite, however is one I..
Review: 'll remember all my life! There is one word that can describe the story...different! The story being extremely well described taught me many vocabulary words.Whenever I spied a word I either:Didn't know or weren't sure about, I quickly jotted down to look up later. Jonas Parker, a young, strong-willed boy, finds his path in life after replacing another man and becoming the giver!

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Summary: Great class pleaser.
Review: It was a good book,it was really weird.It lets you see how great it is to have feelings.Its also great to know something you thought wasn't what it really was.

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Summary: Excellent novel. Thought provoking, Full of emotions.
Review: I read this novel with my sixth grade students. The discussions that were developed brought up many real life issues and controversies. My students absolutely loved the novel, and it reminded them of how lucky we are to live in such a diverse society where we can learn from our differences. It also reminded us to respect our freedom of choice. We now appreciate so much more of what life has to offer. One can easily get lost in this novel, it is hard to put down.

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Summary: This is an awesome book!
Review: I don't know how anyone can not enjoy this book. It is just the right length for the story, and it the ending can have whatever meaning you want to put to it. You can make this story your own story, and the ending can be what you would like it to be. This is a great book, and I think everyone should read it.

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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read.
Review: I was first told about this book from a friend who read it with her junior high daughter. I read it twice on my own before I read it with a 7th grade boy whom I tutor. This is a boy who struggles through school but found this book exciting. He even finished it on his own. This is a great feat for him. The book really made us both think and got my 7th grade tutoring student excited about reading.

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Summary: for the really desparate reader
Review: this book was not the greatest, but it did have it's moments. at the end it really surprises you because it has kind of a sudden ending. It is also surprising because it makes you expect one thing and the book is based on another thing. But overall it is a pretty good book

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Summary: I love science fiction. This book is wonderful!
Review: It's a very exciting book. It has three different subjects science fiction,fantacy,and some advanture. I loved it!

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Summary: "The best book I ever read!!!!!"
Review: This is a truly awsome book. In this story, Jones, ( the main charecter) lives in a "perfect" world in the future. There is no hatred, feelings, love, religon, books, or history. Jonas is chosen to become the reciver of memory, and hold the Community feelings. Along with the Giver, Jonas makes a decision that will changehis life -and the Community- forever. This is a truly awsome book!!!