The Giver, by Lois Lowry Lit Link Grades 7-8

By: Lantaigne-Richard, Michelle

Jonas, an insightful twelve-year old, and his family reside in a unique society where there is no poverty, hate, fear, pollution, dissension, conflict, pain or love. To achieve this end, the society has gained control over every aspect of their lives. When Jonas turns twelve 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's time for Jonas to receive the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155035616X
• ISBN13: 9781550356168
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: On the Mark Press
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 9