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The giver [sound recording] / Lois Lowry.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: SoundSoundPublisher number: YA 159 CD | Listening LibraryPublication details: New York : Listening Library : Random House, p1993.Edition: UnabridgedDescription: 4 sound discs (4 hrs. 47 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 0807286095
  • 9780807286098
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Awards:
  • Newbery Medal, 1994.
Performance by Ron Rifkin.Summary: Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Audiobook Children's Audiobook Main Library Children's Audiobook Lowry Lois Available 33111004845232
Total holds: 0

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May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award: Lois Lowry

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Performance by Ron Rifkin.

Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Newbery Medal, 1994.

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