* The Giver is a Newbery Medal winning story about a child named Jonas who lives in a futuristic society in which everything is managed and controlled, eliminating hatred, hunger, war, love, families and personal decisions.
* When Jonas is assigned the task of becoming the next Receiver of Memory, the Giver transmits memories of a past world where hatred, war and love existed, revealing the truth to the young boy.
* Jonas soon realizes the horrors of his "perfect" society.
* Through the memories imparted to him from the Giver, Jonas also learns of an alternative, better world.
* The Giver and Jonas come to the realization that for the good of the community, these memories must be transferred to the entire community.
* In order to do this, Jonas and the Giver must leave the Giver through death, and Jonas through escape.
* Author: Nat Reed
* ISBN13: 978-1-55319-558-0
* Grades: 5, 6
* Reading Level: 5-6
* Total Page: 55