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The Giver

by Lois Lowry · 1993

Dystopian · ranked #58 in category

At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain o

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Category
Dystopian
First published
1993 · 1990s
Author
Lois Lowry
Standing
Recommended

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