The Giver

by Lowry, Lois

• ISBN13: 9780821924068
• ISBN10: 0821924060
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Paradigm Education

Summary

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Now, Jonas is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. "The Giver" received the Newbery Medal in 19 94. Unabridged. 4 CD's. Young Adult.

Author Biography

Lois Lowry is a two-time Newbery Medal winner who specializes in books for young people. Lowry's many novels engage readers by exploring the minds of her characters as they learn about themselves and their worlds. Besides writing, Lowry enjoys nature, her family, and traveling and is an accomplished photographer. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Table of Contents

The Life and Works of Lois Lowry	v
Time Line of Lois Lowry's Life	viii
Context for The Giver	x
Character in The Giver	xii
Echoes	xiv
Chapter 1	1	(9)
Chapter 2	10	(8)
Chapter 3	18	(6)
Chapter 4	24	(10)
Respond to the Selection, Chapter 1-4	31	(3)
Chapter 5	34	(5)
Chapter 6	39	(8)
Chapter 7	47	(8)
Chapter 8	55	(10)
Respond to the Selection, Chapters 5-8	61	(4)
Chapter 9	65	(6)
Chapter 10	71	(7)
Chapter 11	78	(9)
Respond to the Selection, Chapters 9-11	84	(3)
Chapter 12	87	(8)
Chapter 13	95	(9)
Chapter 14	104	(8)
Chapter 15	112	(5)
Respond to the Selection, Chapters 12-15	114	(3)
Chapter 16	117	(7)
Chapter 17	124	(7)
Chapter 18	131	(8)
Respond to the Selection, Chapters 16-18	137	(2)
Chapter 19	139	(5)
Chapter 20	144	(9)
Chapter 21	153	(6)
Chapter 22	159	(4)
Chapter 23	163	(28)
Respond to the Selection, Chapters 19-23	168	(2)
Plot Analysis of the Giver	170	(2)
Related Readings
``Secret of Life,''	172	(2)
Diana Der-Hovanessian
``The Past,''	174	(2)
Billy Collins
Newbery Acceptance Speech, Lois Lowry	176	(10)
Creative Writing Activities	186	(1)
Critical Writing Activities	187	(2)
Projects	189	(2)
Glossary of Words for Everyday Use	191	(9)
Handbook of Literary Terms	200	(2)
Acknowledgments	202