
The Giver
Written by Lois Lowry
The story of a dystopian community ruled by the Committee of Elders, which tightly controls every aspect of society. When 12-year-old Jonas is granted the highest job in the society, Receiver of Memory, he learns from the Giver all that has been sacrificed in the name of order and sameness.
Age Range | 12 - 17 years |
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Copyright Year | 1993 |
Page Count | 240 |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Grade Level | 7th - 11th |
ISBN | 9780544336261 |
Lexile | 760 |
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