The Giver

By Lois Lowry

Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic.

Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas.

Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test—when he must try to save someone he loves—he may not be ready.

Is it too soon? Or too late?

My Thoughts: The Giver is the best-written set of books that deals with modern issues in a respectful way. It’s from the point of views of children and young adults as they learn how to hope in a broken world. The series comes full circle in such a breautiful way!

★ ★ ★ ★(Story: 4/5)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★(Worldview: 5/5)