— Newbery Medal (1994)
In a world free of pain, war, and choice, young Jonas is chosen to inherit the memories of the past from the mysterious Giver. As he learns the truth about emotion, freedom, and humanity, Jonas begins to question everything he has ever known. Lois Lowry’s The Giver is a haunting and thought-provoking dystopian novel that challenges readers to consider the cost of perfection and the value of individuality.
Date: 1993 (United States)
Length: ~240 pages (varies by edition)
Cultural impact: ~12.000.000 copies (estimates)
Genre: Science Fiction, Children
"Impressive worldbuilding, breathtaking action, and clear philosophical concerns make this volume, the beginning of a planned trilogy, as good as The Giver and better than most" — Kirkus Reviews, influential American book-review magazine
"A powerful and provocative novel" — The New York Times
"The story has been told before in a variety of forms —Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 comes to mind—but not, to my knowledge, for children" — Natalie Babbitt, acclaimed American children’s author of Tuck Everlasting
"The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented" — The Horn Book Magazine, respected American children's literature review outlet
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