Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Giver -Lois Lowry


I read this book for the first time about 14 years ago when it first came out. My daughter is currently reading it for school so I thought I'd refresh my memory. It remains one of the best books I've ever read. The book has a science fiction setting in a world of utopia where all seems perfect. Of course, things are never perfect and the main character Jonas at age twelve soon figures this out. It is a great story about diversity and change.

Upon reviewing web related sites about the book, I was interested that some schools think it's subject matter so severe that it gets banned. It is fiction!!! I am always amazed what people will read into a story.

If you want to appreciate your life in all of it's unperfect glory, pick up a copy of The Giver you won't be disappointed.

http://www.loislowry.com/

Following are some images from my daughter's book report. If you click on the image to enlarge it you may be able to read it better. It provides a great summary of the story's plot.





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