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Summary: Destined to become a literary classic for our times!
Review: Lois Lowry has given us her vision of the future of mankind, and we should heed her warnings. This novel is usually recommended for young adults
(it won the Newberry Award), but I have recommended it to many adults as well and have always been astounded by the positive and energetic responses it evoked. The ending of this novel is classic, and it should provide hours of discussion and interpretation. Great choice for a book group to delve into
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Summary: The Giver was an amazing novel,one memoryI will never forget
Review: The Giver was the best book I have ever read. It was heartrenching,sad, happy, just AMAZING. I give Lois Lowry 3 thumbs up!
(Lindsay-14 yr old)
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Summary: A wonderful book!
Review: In this book Lois Lowry introduces the fascinating concept of people living in a world of sameness.When twelve year old Jonas receives his job assignment as the community's Receiver the Giver introduces him to a world he never knew, a world of color, music and birthdays. Jonas wants the people of his structured community to experience feelings, and choice. And maybe with the Giver's help he can do it. I highly recomend this book, it combines exceptional writing with a fascinating concept, and it really makes you think
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Summary: The Giver Lets Your Imagination Soar
Review: In the Giver, you can let your imagination soar.
You can pretend you are part of Jonas's world. Where everything is the same and plain. Where people have to buy babies from birthmothers and their career is chosen for them. Where everyone has the same "birthday". Everyone is trapped with
no knowledge of the outside world. But Jonas is chosen by the Giver for a special job that is painful some days and wonderful others. With the
Giver's help, Jonas makes a very important decision
that will save him and a friend from being trapped forever.
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Summary: This book was very interesting and enlightening...
Review: Every page of The Giver was spellbounding and captivating. I consider this book to be among one of the best ever published. It offers not only a simplistic, childlike view of what times to come may consist of but it also leaves the reader with a lasting impression. This book is an allover classic and a must read for all
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Summary: THIS WAS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ
Review: THE GIVER WAS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME. I SUGGEST THAT EVERYONE READ THIS BOOK. HAPPY READING!!!!
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Summary: Grasped the reader, but recommended for younger readers.
Review: As we read this book, we preceeded to critique and analyze every chapter, page and every line. It was through doing this that we came to the conclusion that this book is too simple for our mature minds. We believe this is an appropriate book for younger children, ages ranging from 10 - 14. High schoolers tend to think more profound and educated thoughts and this book was not realistic in terms of a teenager's state of mind. We believe this is a good sci-fi book, but in our class room atmosphere, we analyzed it when it should not have been analyzed. It should be read and enjoyed and not critiqued
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Summary: The best book I've ever read!!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I felt extremly close to Jonas. I would have also been scared of what would happen, but I would made his same choice. When I first read this book, I thought it was very boring. I was in 5th grade and I was bored by the fact someone would even think of writing a book like this. Now I'm in 7th grade and I can understnd this book much better. It is weird to think of how the world would be through eyes that can't see color. You don't know what love is and everything is the same. I really loved this book! Great job, Lois!!!
Catlyn Caldart----Redmond Junior High School
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Summary: The perfect book for young adults.
Review: "The Giver" is Lois Lowry's masterpiece. A book every young reader should experience. The idea of a land without pain and disadvantages is a mind-throwing concept. This novel takes readers through the concept of reality that we don't often think about, and turn our attention to the question "what is the meaning of life?" Lowry's book has been named the Boston Globe-Horn Book "Honor book", the American Library Association's "Best Book for Young Adults" and "Notable Book", Booklist's "Editor's Choice" and The School Library Journal's "Best Book of the Year". It is also the winner of the Regina Medal and the Newbery Medal.
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Summary: A Top O' the World Book!!
Review: I had some misgivings about reading this book at first, for I was absolutely sure it would be really wierd. But my friends insisted that it was great so I gave The Giver a try. I was completely flabbergasted when I finished. The Giver was actually one of the best books I have ever read, and I've read millions! Sure, it's a bit unusual, but are there any great books that aren't? Sooo, if you're uncertain, looking for a book to read, or need a book for a friend or a child of around ten, get this book! The Giver is SUPERB!
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