The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition. A Newbery Award Winner

In Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and an exclusive Q&A with cast members, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites, and Cameron Monaghan. Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic.
Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings.
But when his own power is put to the test-when he must try to save someone he loves-he may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late?The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time. Don't miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. A World Built on Sameness: A seemingly perfect community where every choice-from your job to your spouse-is made for you, eliminating conflict, color, and emotion.
The Receiver of Memory: Discover the truth with Jonas as he is chosen for the community's most honored and secret role, tasked with holding all the memories of the real world. A Powerful Coming of Age Story: When Jonas begins to experience real feelings like love and pain for the first time, he must make a choice that could save someone he loves-or doom them all. The Giver Quartet: This beloved, influential classic is the first of four powerful companion novels from acclaimed author Lois Lowry.