Newbery Medal
This Newbery Medal winner follows twelve-year-old Jonas as he discovers the dark truths hidden beneath his seemingly perfect world. Lois Lowry’s haunting masterpiece asks powerful questions about freedom, memory, and what we’re willing to sacrifice for comfort. A modern classic that lingers long after you turn the final page.
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Step into Lois Lowry’s haunting masterpiece, where a seemingly perfect world conceals profound truths waiting to be discovered. This Newbery Medal-winning novel has captivated millions of readers across more than forty languages, earning its place as one of the most influential books in children’s literature.
Twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a community where everything is controlled—no pain, no choices, no color. But when he’s selected to become the Receiver of Memory, he begins to see beyond the comfortable sameness of his existence. What he discovers will challenge everything he’s ever known and force him to make an impossible choice.
This special 25th Anniversary Edition features a beautifully designed cover and includes Lowry’s new afterword reflecting on the book’s enduring impact, along with her original Newbery Medal acceptance speech. It’s a treasure for longtime fans and new readers alike.
The Giver remains as urgent and relevant today as when it first appeared on reading lists and curricula worldwide. Lowry’s spare, elegant prose creates an unforgettable story about freedom, individuality, and the price of a painless existence. The novel’s thought-provoking themes spark meaningful conversations about memory, choice, and what it truly means to be human.
Whether you’re discovering this modern classic for the first time or returning to Jonas’s world, this edition belongs on every thoughtful reader’s shelf. Perfect for young adults navigating their own questions about conformity and courage, and equally powerful for adults seeking a story that lingers long after the final page.
The Giver has become one of the most influential books of our time.
Wrought with admirable skill—the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel.
Lowry is once again in top form—raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers.
The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts.
Lowry's tale is a powerful examination of societal structure and the sacrifices made for the common good.
A powerful and provocative novel.
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| Dimensions | 5.50 × 0.91 × 8.25 in |
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