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The Giver
by Lowry, Lois
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0385732554
- ISBN 13
- 9780385732550
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Ember. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Synopsis
Jonas, a young man governed by the control of tyrannical society is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory. In a world where everything is grayscale, he begins to receive memories of the past from the current Receiver. As Jonas begins to experience memories of love, pain, and color, he realizes that the society he lives in is far from perfect. With the help of the Giver, Jonas sets out to challenge the status quo and bring change to his community. The novel explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the importance of memories, emphasizing the dangers of a society that values conformity over individuality and the consequences of erasing the past.
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Reviews
On Oct 7 2014, a reader said:
This was a classic long before it became a movie about the hidden problems of creating a utopian society.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Wonder Book
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- V12O-00392
- Title
- The Giver
- Author
- Lowry, Lois
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0385732554
- ISBN 13
- 9780385732550
- Publisher
- Ember
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- January 24, 2006
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Wonder Book
Biblio member since 2003
Frederick, Maryland
About Wonder Book
With 3 stores less than 1 hour outside the DC/Metropolitan area (1 in Gaithersburg, 1 in Frederick and 1 in Hagerstown, MD), we have the largest selection of books in the tri-state area. Wonder Book and Video has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997. We have over 1 Million books for sale on our website and another 1 Million books for sale in our 3 locations. We have a very active online inventory and as such, we can receive multiple orders for the same item. We fill those orders on a first come first serve basis, but will refund promptly any items that are out of stock. Since 1980 it has always been about the books. ALL kinds of books from 95 cent children\'s paperbacks to five figure rare and collectibles. A merging of the old and new is where we started, and it is where we are today. Our retail stores have always been places where a reader can rush in looking for a title needed for a term paper that is due the next day, or where bibliophiles can get lost \"in the stacks\" for as long as they wish. In 2002 USAToday recognized us as \"1 of 10 Great Old Bookstores\", and we have been featured in numerous other newspaper and TV stories including Washington Post and CSpan.
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