A Newbery Medal–winning classic is reinvented in a gift edition format with illustrations from the acclaimed artist Bagram Ibatoulline. Since winning the Newbery Medal in 1994, Lois Lowry’s The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time.This new illustrated edition, a celebration of the book’s standard of excellence and of Lowry’s illustrious writing, makes a perfect gift. The text is complemented by thirteen
new illustrations from the acclaimed artist Bagram Ibatoulline. Also included are a new introduction by the author and her inspiring Newbery Medal acceptance speech. The new content and gift packaging now make it easier than ever to introduce young readers to this riveting modern classic, and provide a fresh edition for its legions of fans. The story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community. The Giver is the first in the trilogy of books that includes Gathering Blue and The Messenger.
Industry Reviews
-A powerful and provocative novel---The New York Times
-Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel.---Kirkus, starred review
-Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers.---Publishers Weekly, starred review
-The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts.--- Booklist, starred review
-The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented.--- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review "A powerful and provocative novel"--The New York Times
"Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."--Kirkus, starred review
"Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."-- Booklist, starred review
"The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."-- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review A powerful and provocative novel The New York Times
Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel. Kirkus, starred review
Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers. Publishers Weekly, starred review
The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts. Booklist, starred review
The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented. The Horn Book Magazine, starred review" A powerful and provocative novel "The New York Times"
Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel. "Kirkus," starred review
Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers. "Publishers Weekly," starred review
The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts. "Booklist," starred review
The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented. "The Horn Book Magazine," starred review" "A powerful and provocative novel"--"The New York Times"
"Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."--"Kirkus," starred review
"Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review
"The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."-- "Booklist," starred review
"The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."-- "The Horn Book Magazine," starred review "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel." --Kirkus Reviews
"In a departure from her well-known and favorably regarded realistic works, Lowry has written a fascinating, thoughtful science-fiction novel. The story takes place in a nameless, utopian community, at an unidentified future time. Although life seems perfect -- there is no hunger, no disease, no pollution, no fear -- the reader becomes uneasily aware that all is not well. The story is skillfully written; the air of disquiet is delicately insinuated; and the theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented." --Horn Book Guide "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel." --Kirkus Reviews
"In a departure from her well-known and favorably regarded realistic works, Lowry has written a fascinating, thoughtful science-fiction novel. The story takes place in a nameless, utopian community, at an unidentified future time. Although life seems perfect -- there is no hunger, no disease, no pollution, no fear -- the reader becomes uneasily aware that all is not well. The story is skillfully written; the air of disquiet is delicately insinuated; and the theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented." --Horn Book Guide
