The Giver

Reviewed By: Lois

179 pages

      The Giver is a book about a twelve year old boy named Jonas, who was assigned the

job of the Receiver. The Receiver holds the memories of the community. Jonas is quite eager to begin his training to become the Receiver. Along the way Jonas learns more about himself, and his SEEMINGLY perfect community. However, his community is not as perfect as he thought. When everything he thought was once right goes wrong, Jonas and the Giver (Jonas’ “teacher”) come up with a plan to save the community. But the community doesn't even know they need saving. The community will try to fight the help of Jonas and the Giver. Jonas has to go on a long journey by himself in order to complete the mission. However; even though he isn't supposed too, he takes a stow away with him.  

I think that this genre of books is directed towards middle school and high school students, but  anyone who enjoys science fiction books would love The Giver. It is suspenseful and descriptive with lots of detail. It wasn't a super long book either. So if you like sci-fi but don't want to read a long book, then this is a good book for you.☺