The Giver is a unique story set in the future within a utopian community. Jonas, an eleven year old boy is about to receive his Assignment at a traditional ceremony with all of the other eleven year old children. Jonas’ community is seemingly perfect; no pain, no hunger, no hate, and no differences. For many years the community has been kept from all of the things that can destroy people, like war and poverty. Jonas lives his childhood oblivious to where all of these hurtful and dangerous emotions are kept, until the Ceremony of Twelves. Once Jonas receives his Assignment as The Receiver he slowly begins to realize what is protecting his community and keeping it “perfect”. Jonas becomes the sole receiver of memories, given to him by an old man who holds all of the memories and pain. Although Jonas is able to have wonderful experiences and finally have memories of birthdays and snow, things not found in his community, he also becomes the bearer of all of the hatred and hurt. Eventually Jonas realizes the falseness that is all around him and tries to escape his “perfect” community. Lois Lowry won the Newbery Award for The Giver in 1990. This book is unlike any other book I have ever read and it truly transports you to another world. The Giver forces you to wonder what exactly constitutes a perfect world, and the consequences of having one. Amazing book!!
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