The Giver (The Giver Quartet #1)

Reader reviewed by lauren

this book is about a boy named jonas whos on a big adventure and his family (consisting of his sister lily and his parents)is just along for the ride. where jonas lives when you turn 12 you are assinged a job. jonas just happened to be assinged the biggestjob in the community the reciver of memories.jonas is sent on a journey to elesewhere suffering snow wind and rain to get to a life of freedom and happieness.

i recomend you read this book.

Reader reviewed by stellargurl

this book is really good. its about this guy named jonas and he lives in a world controlled by people. theres no freedom or color. when he turns 13 he is assained the position as the reciever meaning he is to recieve all the memories of the past from the current giver. that is the most important job in the community.

i love this book becuase it makes me think about stuff and things like that, plus its very interesting and likeable.

i would recommen this book to kids 12+ because it is very hard to understand. i had to read it about 2times before i finally understood everything.(i read it when i was like 10)

Reader reviewed by Emily

In grade school, I was a total bookworm. I first read The Giver in the fifth grade, and it instantly became my favorite because it was so imaginative. I then read it again in eighth grade for a children's book project, and loved it even more because I had a greater perspective. Finally, I read the Giver for the third time this year, my senior year in high school, for part of my philosophy final. This story is so complex, creative, and insightful. Its a metaphor for individuality and the extreme importance of diversity. It takes growing up and turns it into an emotional journey, without which the world would be lifeless. Cheers to Lois Lowry for her exceptional accomplishment that has opened my eyes so many times.

Reader reviewed by Dawn D.

I love this book because it is exciting. When began reading i couldn't stop. it only took me a day to finish it. It's about a young boy Jonas who is about to be given a job. he is to be the "Receiver of memory", a very important job. He soon learns the real truth about the past and how it affects his present and future.

Reader reviewed by hilary

This book is awesome and should be read by all young adults. I dont care if it's banned in some schools, it's an awesome book and should be read by anyone who can read. So stop reqading this review and go read the book. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Reader reviewed by Jamie

This book pulled me in from the start I could not wait till I had the chance to read this book again and when I was reading this book the time went by so fast!!!

Jonas lives in a perfect world where there is neither fear nor pain, and every person is given a specific role in society. When Jonas turns 12, he is selected to be the new "Giver"--the only person to hold the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Will he be able to live with the truth of these memories?

Reader reviewed by Jerrica

My 8th grade teacher assigned this book to our class. It leads to interesting discussions and it keeps the students attention. Everyone in my class loved it.

Reader reviewed by LoLo

The feeling you get when reading this book is so amazing. this book leaves u asking urself questions about wut u have just read...i give this book a bagillion (note how i use such realistic numbers) thumbs up. AMAZING AND OUTSTANDING!

Reader reviewed by Diana

The Giver is an excellent book about a boy who was chosen to become the next giver in his society. The Giver holds all the memories from the begining of creation and all the feelings that come with those memories. Everyone else in the society is not allowed to have such memories. Matty, the young boy, is sellected to become the next giver when the current one is to old and feeble to continue his duties. This book goes through Matty's training and his reaction to recieving all these memories and feelings.

This book is amazing and If you've never read it I would say go and read it today.

Reader reviewed by Dortha

This was an awesome story that really made me wonder if that is how it would be. The message it sends is extreamly powerfull and Jonas is a great realistic charicter. If you like this read the sequal Gathering Blue,