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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1993 · Est. 4 hour read
The Giver
By Lois Lowry
Book #1 in the Giver Quartet series
A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world.
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246 pages· 43,655 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In a world of conformity, twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen as the Receiver of Memory, unveiling the hidden truths of his seemingly perfect community. As he learns the dark secrets that underpin his society, Jonas faces a choice that could change everything. What will he do with the knowledge that could shatter his world? Discover the haunting journey of discovery and courage in this modern classic.
From the publisher
A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick
The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Lois Lowry has written three companion novels to The Giver, including Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 246
- Words
- 43,655
- Reading age
- 10–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~R
- Scholastic level
- Y
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 8568
Publication
- Published
- October 2, 2018
- First published
- April 26, 1993
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781328471222
- LCCN
- 2012454914
- OCLC
- 904573363
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