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The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son

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The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son by Lois Lowry is a compelling collection that explores themes of utopia, individuality, and community through beautifully interwoven stories. Starting with The Giver, it delves into a seemingly perfect society devoid of pain but lacking true emotions, while the subsequent books follow interconnected characters facing challenges in their quest for a meaningful life. Each narrative unfolds a unique world, rich in Lowry's imaginative storytelling, leading to a thought-provoking and heartfelt conclusion.
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You might enjoy this collection if you are intrigued by thought-provoking narratives that delve into themes of individuality, societal structure, and the power of memories. Perfect for young readers and adults alike, it offers a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that challenge your perception of utopian communities and the complexity of human experiences. Ideal for fans of dystopian fiction and those who appreciate a blend of adventure, mystery, and introspection.

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The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son

THE GIVER is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.

Now available for the first time in the UK, THE GIVER QUARTET is the complete four-novel collection.

The classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids

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The Giver is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.

Now available for the first time in the UK, The Giver Quartet is the complete four-novel collection.

The Giver: It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. At twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.

Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems…

Gathering Blue is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of The Giver. It tells the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of Guardians. On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes discoveries that will change her life and world forever.

In Messenger, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. His community once welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close its borders to outsiders. Now Matty must risk everything to make one last journey through the treacherous forest…

Son is the thrilling conclusion to The Giver Quartet. When ‘Water Claire’ washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions don’t exist. That she had become a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been stolen from her body.

Claire’s son is out there, a young boy now. And she will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice.

Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating quartet of dystopian novels – now available as a four-book set.

Series: The Giver Quartet

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The _Giver Boxed Set_, which includes _The Giver_, _Gathering Blue_, _Messenger_, and _Son_, is highly acclaimed for its thought-provoking themes and engaging narrative. Reviewers commend Lowry for her ability to provoke deep reflection through her storytelling, with the series noted for being both powerful and captivating, appealing to adventurous readers and sparking intellectual curiosity among older children.

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ISBN: 9780008113490

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed

Date Published: 06 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 64.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 1000

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About the Author

Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.

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