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The Giver (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws…
THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.
It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.
Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.
It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is right…
The Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.
The Giver is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.
It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.
Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems. It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal
courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is right...
The Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.
The unforgettable Newbery Medal-winning novel from Lois Lowry. As
the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews
of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best
friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish
Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark,
nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism
of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human
decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. A modern
classic of historical fiction, Number the Stars has won generations
of fans and continues to speak to today's readers. Jessica Grose
wrote in a November 2022 New York Times essay entitled "This
Perfect Mother-Daughter Read Holds a Powerful Lesson for Fighting
Antisemitism" "Number the Stars is particularly relevant to our
family, and to this moment." As School Library Journal put it:
"Readers are taken to the very heart of Annemarie's experience,
and, through her eyes, come to understand the true meaning of
bravery."
The fascinating sequel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian
genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff
Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. GATHERING BLUE is a return
to the mysterious but plausible future world of THE GIVER. It tells
the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an
uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of
Guardians... On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes
discoveries that will change her life and world forever.
Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what
our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be
considered valuable in this fascinating follow-up to THE GIVER.
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Son, 4 (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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R275
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They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no
one knew that she came from a society where emotions don't exist.
That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried
a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body.
Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. She was
supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will
stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an
unimaginable sacrifice."Son "thrusts readers once again into the
chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book "The Giver," as
well as "Gathering Blue "and "Messenger "where a new hero emerges.
In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited
conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash
between good and evil.
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The Giver (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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R245
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In Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic, twelve-year-old
Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his
life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the
dark secrets behind his fragile community. 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? Told with deceptive simplicity, this is the
provocative story of a boy who experiences something incredible and
undertakes something impossible. In the telling it questions every
value we have taken for granted and reexamines our most deeply held
beliefs. The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of
our time. Don't miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry's
Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
J.P. is in love, and it's making him do all sorts of weird things. Like using deodorant, bumping into walls, and imagining he hears serenading violins. J.P. has even forgotten his obsession with chess, too caught up in pondering the beauty of Angela Patricia Galsworthy, a girl who has just moved to town from London and has the most charming British accent. J.P. will do anything to impress Angela, even lie about having a fatal disease called triple framosis. From there, his lies grow bigger and bigger and bigger, until he can barely keep them all straight. What's a poor lovesick boy to do?
Caroline and J.P.'s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don't really want to go, but they also don't have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds. The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there's strength in numbers--and a little responsibility isn't always a bad thing.
They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no
one knew that she came from a society where emotions don't exist.
That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried
a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body.
Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. She was
supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will
stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an
unimaginable sacrifice."Son "thrusts readers once again into the
chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book "The Giver," as
well as "Gathering Blue "and "Messenger "where a new hero emerges.
In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited
conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash
between good and evil.
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Son (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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R238
R218
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The thrilling fourth companion novel to THE GIVER which inspired
the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture
starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. They called
her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew
that she came from a society where emotions don't exist. That she
had become a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had
been stolen from her body. Claire's son is out there, a young boy
now. She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now
Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means
making an unimaginable sacrifice. The startling and long-awaited
conclusion to Lois Lowry's award-winning epic series THE GIVER
QUARTET culminates in a final clash between good and evil.
From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a
moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous
events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white
illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois
Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws
from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as
from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young
readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were
lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and
Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and
civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and
war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance
of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes
empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship,
vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world.
Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people,
places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our
collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting,
On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in
our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
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Messenger (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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R266
R230
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Strange changes are taking place in Village. As one of the few
people able to travel through the dangerous Forest, Matty must
deliver the message that Village will soon be closed to outsiders.
But Forest has become hostile to Matty as well, and he is armed
only with an emerging power he cannot yet explain or understand.
Messenger is the masterful third novel in Lois Lowry's bestselling
Giver Quartet, which includes The Giver, Gathering Blue, and Son.
Trouble is brewing in Village. Once a utopian community that prided
itself on welcoming strangers, Village will soon be cut off to all
outsiders. As one of the few able to traverse the forbidding
Forest, Matty must deliver the message of Village's closing and try
to convince Seer's daughter Kira to return with him before it's too
late. But Forest is now hostile to Matty as well. Now he must risk
everything to fight his way through it, armed only with an emerging
power he cannot yet explain or understand. Messenger is the
masterful third novel in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, which includes
The Giver, Gathering Blue, and Son.
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The Giver (Hardcover)
Lois Lowry
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R575
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The Giver (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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R220
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The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. 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. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.
The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books
of our time. Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery
Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark
secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned
artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations.
Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than forty
languages, and made into a feature film, The Giver is the first
book in the Giver Quartet, which also includes Gathering Blue,
Messenger, and Son. In this new graphic novel edition, readers
experience the haunting story of twelve-year-old Jonas and his
seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment
through the brilliant art of P. Craig Russell that truly brings The
Giver to life. Witness Jonas's assignment as the Receiver of
Memory, watch as he begins to understand the dark secrets behind
his fragile community, and follow the explosion of color into his
world like never before.
At last Sam, Anastasia Krupnik's irrepressible little brother, gets
a chance to tell his own story. From his first days at the
hospital, through his Terrible Twos, to his first days at nursery
school, we see what Sam is really like. But things are never quite
like they seem. In the delivery room, Sam's first words, "Don't
drop me," are heard only as "Waaaaahhhh!" And even though he has a
perfectly logical explanation for flushing his sister's goldfish
down the toilet, no one understands. From training pants to moving
day to nursery school, Sam continually tries to unravel the
mysteries of the world at large, facing each crisis and adventure
head on and responding with his own brand of humor, candor, and
naive insight.
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A Summer to Die (Paperback)
Lois Lowry; Illustrated by Jenni Oliver
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R255
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Messenger (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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The fascinating third companion novel to THE GIVER which inspired
the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture
starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. In MESSENGER,
Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of
Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. His community once
welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village
and the people have voted to close its borders to outsiders. Now
Matty must risk everything to make one last journey through the
treacherous forest... Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges
readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could
evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating
follow-up to THE GIVER.
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