Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he 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 is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Genre: Science Fiction
The fantasy is believable. All the writing is rich and structured and it has a meaningful theme.
Activities:
Imagine that you could create a perfect world. How would it be different from the world you live in right now? How would it be the same? Give your community a name, a system of government,and a physical description. Imagine yourself living there and describe what an ordinary day would be like. Obtain some poster board and make a pictoral representation of your world.
Begin compiling a list of rules which govern the community in which Jonas lives. You will add to this list as you read The Giver.
About the Author:
Lois Lowry is known for her versatility and invention as a writer. She was born in Hawaii and grew up in New York, Pennsylvania, and Japan. After several years at Brown University, she turned to her family and to writing. She is the author of more than thirty books for young adults, including the popular Anastasia Krupnik series.
Personal Response:
Lois Lowry is one of my favorite children's author. The Giver is a great story about a distopia that children can understand.
Citation:
Lowry, L. (1993). The giver. New York: Dell Laurel-Leaf.
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