The Giver
by Lois Lowry
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At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life.
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- Who wrote The Giver?
The Giver is by Lois Lowry. The catalogue records its first publication in 1993. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Giver?
The catalogue records 200 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
