The Giver
(OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, OverDrive Listen)
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Published:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group 2000
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OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
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Description
Lois Lowry's The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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More Details
Street Date:
07/05/2000
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780739344569
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.7, 7 Points
Level 5.7, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
760
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Lois Lowry. (2000). The Giver. Unabridged Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Lois Lowry. 2000. The Giver. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Lois Lowry, The Giver. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2000.
MLA Citation (style guide)Lois Lowry. The Giver. Unabridged Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2000.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Copy Details
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