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Reader reviewed by KJ

Jonas lives in a perfect world. There is no war, no one feels pain, everything is under control, everyone has a job in the Community. At age twelve each child is given a job to do, tending to the elderly, caring for the young... Jonas's assignment is different. He is chosen to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver holds all the memories- the memories of war and hate, the memories of love and family. Since the Giver is growing old Jonas must now take on all the memories. As Jonas receives more and more memories, he learns some horrible things about the Community and about how the world once was, Jonas knows he must do something...and soon.

This book is a classic. Well written, with strong characters, and a unique plot. Lois Lowry is an excellent author. I've read the other novels in the series, but none can compete with The Giver. Everyone should definitely read this book at least once.