The Giver
by Lois Lowry · The Giver Quartet
A profound, award-winning dystopian novel that challenges young readers to question the price of a perfectly ordered society
Our Take
A teacher's most powerful text and a parent's dream for moral development, but its literary tone and deliberate pacing make it more classroom catalyst than playground phenomenon — a book kids respect deeply rather than devour for fun.
✓ Perfect for
- • thoughtful readers who enjoy asking 'what if' questions about society
- • kids ready for deeper themes about freedom, choice, and moral courage
- • classroom book clubs and family reading programs
- • readers who love dystopian fiction or philosophical stories
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9780544336261
- Series
- The Giver Quartet
- Illustration
- none
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