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The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition
by Lois Lowry
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In Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal–winning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and an exclusive Q&A with cast members, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites, and Cameron Monaghan. Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who
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In Lois Lowry's groundbreaking dystopian novel, now featuring cinematic cover art and exclusive cast interviews, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a meticulously controlled society where all pain, suffering, and difficult choices have been eliminated. His world of Sameness is disrupted when he is selected for the unique and lonely position of Receiver of Memory, forcing him to bear the weight of his community's hidden history and the true cost of their perceived perfection. This special movie edition enhances the classic text with behind-the-scenes insights from actors like Taylor Swift and Brenton Thwaites, bridging the literary and cinematic experiences for a new generation of readers.
The novel's enduring power lies in its masterful exploration of complex themes—choice versus safety, memory versus ignorance, and individuality versus conformity—making it a cornerstone of young adult speculative fiction. Teen readers will connect deeply with Jonas's journey toward awakening and his courageous questioning of authority, while parents and educators will appreciate the profound philosophical questions it raises about society, ethics, and human emotion. This edition serves as both a compelling introduction for newcomers drawn by the film's visuals and a collector's item for longtime fans, ensuring its haunting vision continues to provoke essential conversations about what it means to truly live.
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