The Giver, Lois Lowry
Written for young adults, The Giver is a classic dystopian novel by Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry. In the seemingly perfect society of the Community, each person's path is decided and all memories are shared. When Jonas turns 12 years old, he is assigned the dangerous task of becoming the Receiver of Memory – a role that involves bearing all the pain and suffering of humankind’s past. As Jonas struggles to save his community from its own darkness, he discovers a world full of joy, sadness and power in places he least expects.
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