The Giver

By Lois Lowry

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

Description: 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.