The Giver #1

Literary awards - Newbery Medal (1994), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1994), Golden Duck Award for Young Adult (Hal Clement Award) (1994), Garden State Book Award for Teen Fiction Grades 6-8 (1996), Buckeye Children's Book Award for Grade 6-8 (1997), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (1995), Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Grade 6-9 (1995), Golden Sower Award for Young Adult (1995), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award for Grades 3-8 (1995), Soaring Eagle Book Award Nominee (1996), Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (1996), Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction (1993), New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award (1997), Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (1997), William Allen White Children's Book Award (1996), Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Nominee (1996), NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature Nominee (2013), Oklahoma Sequoyah Award for YA (1996), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1996), Hea Lasteraamat (2010), Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-14 anys (2015), Margaret A. Edwards Award (2007).

In a seemingly idyllic world where perfection reigns, hidden realities lurk beneath the surface. The future unfolds without war, hunger, or pain in The Community. No one lacks for anything, as each Family Unit is allotted a male and female child, their professions meticulously chosen by the infallible Committee of Elders. Jonas, a twelve-year-old with a sensitive soul, blissfully accepts the apparent flawlessness of his world until a pivotal day.

Selected as the Receiver of Memory during The Ceremony, Jonas's life takes a profound turn. He unravels the facade of perfection surrounding The Community, realizing that something crucial is amiss despite their abundance. Teaming up with the enigmatic Giver, Jonas embarks on a quest to recover what was lost long ago and save his world.

Lois Lowry's eloquent prose in "The Giver" beautifully reveals the imperfections masked by perfection. Through the lens of Jonas, Lowry prompts readers to contemplate the overlooked aspects of everyday life. As the narrative intensifies, so does the cascade of questions that Lowry skillfully presents to the reader.

"The Giver" is more than a tale of courage and adventure; it delves into profound contemplation. Lowry's compelling narrative challenges readers to engage with philosophical inquiries. Once readers connect with this literary treasure, their perspective may undergo a transformative shift. "The Giver" stands as a powerful work that demands attention and invites profound philosophical exploration.