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In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called
upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend
from a terrible fate. Winner of the Newbery Medal, newly reissued
in the Essential Modern Classics range. "They plan to arrest all
the Danish Jews. They plan to take them away. And we have been told
that they may come tonight." It is 1943 and life in Copenhagen is
becoming complicated for Annemarie. There are food shortages and
curfews, and soldiers on every corner. But it is even worse for her
Jewish best friend, Ellen, as the Nazis continue their brutal
campaign. With Ellen's life in danger, Annemarie must summon all
her courage to help stage a daring escape. Inspired by true events
of the Second World War, this gripping novel brings the past
vividly to life for today's readers.
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.
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.
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Gossamer
Lois Lowry
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From the two-time Newbery Medal-winning author of Number the Stars
and The Giver comes a novel about how even the smallest of dreams
can break through the darkest of nights. Where do dreams come from?
What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most
deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? This imaginative
novel from New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry confronts
these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits
and pieces of the past that come to life in dream, and the darker
horrors that find their form in nightmare. In a haunting story that
tiptoes between reality and fantasy, two people—a lonely,
sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy—face their own histories
and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the
strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never
see.
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.
THE GIVER is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff
Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. Now available for the first
time in the UK, THE GIVER QUARTET is the complete four-novel
collection. THE GIVER: 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. 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... 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. 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... SON is the thrilling conclusion to THE GIVER QUARTET.
When 'Water Claire' 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. And she
will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an
unimaginable sacrifice. 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
quartet of dystopian novels - now available as a four-book set.
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."
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Son (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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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.
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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.
It's been 30 years and with rising temperatures melting icy
mountain tops the previously frozen Willoughbys have thawed out and
are about to return! From living legend and Newbery medalist Lois
Lowry comes a hilarious sequel to New York Times bestseller The
Willoughbys-soon to be an animated film starring Ricky Gervais,
Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, and Sean
Cullen on Netflix! Although they grew up as wretched orphans, the
Willoughby siblings also became heirs to the the Melanoff candy
company fortune. Everything has turned out just splendidly, except
for one problem: Richie Willoughby, son of Timothy Willoughby, is
an only child and is quite lonely. Winifred and Winston Poore have
long admired the toys of their neighbor Richie Willoughby and
finally befriend the mysterious boy next door. But just as Richie
finally begins to make friends, selling sweets is made illegal, and
the family's fortune is put in jeopardy. To make matters worse,
Richie's horrible Willoughby grandparents-frozen atop a Swiss
mountain thirty years ago-have thawed, remain in perfect health,
and are making their way home again. What is the point of being the
reclusive son of a billionaire when your father is no longer a
billionaire? What is the future without candy in it? And is there
any escaping the odiousness of the Willoughbys? These are the
profound questions with which Newbery medalist and ignominious
author Lois Lowry grapples in The Willoughbys Return.
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Bless This Mouse (Paperback)
Lois Lowry; Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
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"Fun and lighthearted." --Publishers WeeklyA resilient and quirky
colony of church mice fears another Great X more than they fear
cats. Under the Mouse Mistress Hildegarde's leadership, a resilient
group of church mice save themselves from one danger after
another--sometimes by the skin of their tails! Can one ultimate act
of bravery during the feast day of St. Francis get Father Murphy to
bless these mice and keep them safe forever?Rife with humor and
personality, this young middle-grade novel has an old-fashioned
feel with the makings of a modern classic.
Soon to be a major motion picture, "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. Lois Lowry has written three
companion novels to "The Giver, "including "Gathering Blue,
Messenger, " and "Son."
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The Giver (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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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.
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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The Willoughbys
Lois Lowry
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From the New York Times bestselling and two-time Newbery
Medal-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars comes a
delightfully tongue-in-cheek story about parents trying to get rid
of their four children and the children who are all too happy to
lose their beastly parents and be on their own. The Willoughby
children--Timothy, twins Barnaby A and Barnaby B, and their sister
Jane--are fond all old-fashioned things, but especially
old-fashioned adventures. What they aren't fond of, however, are
their parents. Truth be told, their parents aren't the fondest of
them, either, and they're concocting an evil plan to get rid of
their children once and for all! Both parents and children have
plenty of dastardly ideas and tricks up their sleeves. The only
thing they don't have is any idea of what lies between them and a
happily-ever-after. Complete with a cheeky glossary and
bibliography, this hilarious and wonderfully old-fashioned parody
pays playful homage to classic works of children's literature like
Mary Poppins and A Christmas Carol. Now a Netflix animated film,
starring Ricky Gervais, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short,
Jane Krakowski, Will Forte, Alessia Cara, and Séan Cullen!
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.
Six years after "The Giver, " Lois Lowry ushered readers back
into that mysterious but plausible futuristic world to tell the
story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with uncertain
prospects. Like "The Giver, Gathering Blue" challenges readers to
imagine what our world could become and how people could evolve.
Return again to Jonas's world in the newly designed Quartet's
concluding volume, "Son, " available in October 2012.
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The Giver (Paperback)
Lois Lowry
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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.
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