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The Literacy Bridge - Large Print - The Giver (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) Unknown - 2004 - 1st Edition

by Lois Lowry


About this book

Jonas, a young man governed by the control of tyrannical society is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory. In a world where everything is grayscale, he begins to receive memories of the past from the current Receiver. As Jonas begins to experience memories of love, pain, and color, he realizes that the society he lives in is far from perfect. With the help of the Giver, Jonas sets out to challenge the status quo and bring change to his community. The novel explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the importance of memories, emphasizing the dangers of a society that values conformity over individuality and the consequences of erasing the past.


From the publisher

A Newbery Medal WinnerAn ALA Notable Children's BookAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsIt was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened. Thus opens this haunting novel in which a boy inhabits a seemingly ideal world: a world without conflict, poverty, unemployment, divorce, injustice, or inequality. December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve year old receives a life assignment from the Elders. Jonas's friend Fiona is na Caretaker of the Old. His cheerful pal Asher becomes the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man known only as the Giver, Jonas begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.

First line

It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.

First Edition Identification

Houghton Mifflin Company published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1993, Boston. 


Details

  • Title The Literacy Bridge - Large Print - The Giver (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print)
  • Author Lois Lowry
  • Binding unknown
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 226
  • Publisher Thorndike Press
  • Date December 9, 2004
  • ISBN 9780786271542