The Giver
The Giver by Lois Lowry is presented in this 25th Anniversary Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2018. This edition features 256 pages and includes a new afterword from the author, along with her Newbery acceptance speech. The narrative follows a young boy named Jonas as he uncovers the dark secrets of his seemingly ideal world, exploring themes of conformity and individuality within a controlled society.
Readers will find a thought-provoking exploration of a colorless community where emotions and choices are suppressed. The Giver has been recognized as a significant work in children’s fiction, resonating with audiences since its initial publication. This edition not only celebrates the story’s impact but also invites readers to reflect on the implications of a society devoid of true feelings and experiences.
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Celebrate Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world in this 25th Anniversary Edition of The Giver. Includes a new afterword from Lois Lowry, as well as her Newbery acceptance speech.
The Giver, Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal-winning novel, has become one of the most influential books of our time. Placed on countless reading lists and curricula, translated into more than forty languages, and made into a feature film, The Giver is a modern classic.
Celebrate this beloved contribution to children’s literature with the 25th Anniversary Edition. The haunting story of twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity, is as resonant today as when it was first published. Lois Lowry will include a new afterword as well as her Newbery acceptance speech in this beautifully rejacketed edition.
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