The Giver

Praise for The Giver Newbery Award Winner Made into a Feature Film ALA Best Book for Young Adults and Notable Children's Book SLJ Best Book of the Year "A powerful and provocative novel"- The New York Times "Wrought with admirable skill -- the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly provocative novel."- Kirkus , starred review "Lowry is once again in top form raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The simplicity and directness of Lowry's writing force readers to grapple with their own thoughts."- Booklist, starred review "The theme of balancing the values of freedom and security is beautifully presented."- The Horn Book Magazine , starred review