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Giver, the (Readers Circle (Paperback))

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few weeks ago
Plot Summary: Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. (from cataloging) Evaluation: My copy of The Giver is all bent and dog-eared from years of enjoyment. No one writes characters like Lowry, and the characters are what...more
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I must admit, this is one of my favorite novels. However, this should really not be for kids. If they were even able to understand it, there are some questionable material. Example: release, aka "putting to sleep";lack of trust in family, and this little dream that the main character has. However, for older kids, reading this book can be quite enjoyable. My friend and I each checked out a copy...more
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Imagine a community where everyone has everything they need. Imagine a place where every pain is erased as soon as it occurs, where people work together for the benefit of everyone, where every child is carried for by parents who are perfectly suited, not only for the children, but also for each other. Imagine a place where there are no worries, no war, no hunger, no sadness. Would it be worth it...more
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When I first saw this book, I was skeptical about the plot and story. But the first few pages mysteriously grasped me, pulling me deeper to the book's core. I was confused yet curious about Jonas, the protagonist of the story, and the strange community he resides in. As I read further in, the story drastically changes as Jonas' life is changed forever, chosen as the Giver, he must...more
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This book brings you to a place that you would never imagine. I first read this book in 3rd grade, and I have read it 3 times since. Each time I grasp somthing new. This story is a twist of things that you could never believe could be real. So many things in todays society are taken forgranted. Things such as seeing in color, freedom to have as many kids as you want, freedom to go where you want,...more
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  • ISBN-10: 0440237688
  • ISBN-13: 9780440237686
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