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The Worlds of Lois Lowry 3 Copy Boxed Set

by Lois Lowry

Book Details

Publisher:Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published:2006-08-22
Pages:2126
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out for special training from The Giver. Now, it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. * Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. When she is given a task that no other community member can carry out, Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets--and an extraordinary power of her own. * Matty has always been proud to be Village's Messenger. But now that Village is closin

Our Review

This essential boxed set gathers three of Lois Lowry's most compelling dystopian novels, each exploring young protagonists navigating societies where conformity masks dark truths. In the first book, twelve-year-old Jonas discovers the disturbing reality behind his seemingly perfect community when he begins training with a mysterious elder. The second follows Kira, a physically disabled orphan who uncovers hidden powers and dangerous secrets in her village. The third installment features Matty, a messenger confronting a community that's closing itself off from the outside world.

Lowry masterfully creates distinct yet thematically connected worlds where young people must challenge authority and question the systems that control them. These novels remain remarkably relevant, exploring complex ideas about memory, difference, and resistance through accessible, character-driven narratives. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking speculative fiction will find themselves completely immersed in these richly imagined societies and the courageous young people who dare to change them.

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