An edition of The Giver (1993)

The Giver

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An edition of The Giver (1993)

The Giver

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  • ★★★★ 4.1 (286 ratings) ·
  • 1,887 Want to read
  • 147 Currently reading
  • 463 Have read

At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life.

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Publisher
Bantam Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Pages
180

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Social control, Control (Psychology), Juvenile fiction, Fiction, Science fiction, Memory, Ethics, Dystopias, Blind, Braille language materials, Books and reading, Children's fiction, New York Times reviewed, Literature, Dystopian, Sci Fi, Novel, Children's literature, study and teaching, Children's literature, examinations, questions, etc., Newbery Medal, Ciencia-ficción, Classic, Individuality, Comic books, strips, Graphic novels, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Dystopian, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Coming of Age, Adventure and adventurers, fiction, Liberty, Social prediction, award:Newbery_award

People

Lois Lowry, Jonas

Places

America

Times

The Future, 1993

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First Sentence

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

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Houghton Mifflin Co., NY NY.
Series
No

The Physical Object

Format
Mass Market Paperback
Number of pages
180
Dimensions
6.7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
Weight
2.9 ounces

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL7829676M
ISBN 10
0553571338
ISBN 13
9780553571332
LibraryThing
9726954
Goodreads
303128

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL1846076W

First Sentence

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

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Pace 3 Medium paced 66% Slow paced 33% Enjoyability 3 Exciting 40% Engaging 40% Neutral 20% Clarity 2 Well organized 40% Clearly written 20% Incomprehensible 20% Effective explanations 20% Difficulty 3 Intermediate 75% Beginner 25% Breadth 1 Focused 25% Introductory 25% Interdisciplinary 25% Comprehensive 25% Genres 3 Fantasy 22% Sci-fi 22% Action 11% Nonfiction 11% Fiction 11% Horror 11% Mystery 11% Mood 4 Emotional 17% Scientific 11% Sad 11% Gloomy 5% Lonely 5% Mysterious 5% Informative 5% Suspenseful 5% Reflective 5% Dark 5% Ominous 5% Fearful 5% Tense 5% Impressions 3 Original 15% Highly recommend 15% Best in class 15% Don't recommend 7% Life changing 7% Actionable 7% Underrated 7% Recommend 7% Forgettable 7% Unremarkable 7% Length 3 Medium 66% Long 33% Credibility 2 Accurate 100% Features 3 Chapters 66% Illustrations 33% Style 1 Technical 100% Purpose 2 Broaden perspective 100%

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November 13, 2022 Edited by OnFrATa Merge works (MRID: 24229)
March 18, 2021 Edited by lisaBot moving edition(s) to primary work
January 12, 2021 Edited by JosephRam110 Update covers
May 8, 2020 Edited by Sean Morse Added new cover
April 29, 2008 Created by an anonymous user Imported from amazon.com record