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Messenger

By Lois Lowry
Series: The Giver Quartet
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Messenger by Lois Lowry is set in a village where people have found refuge from a harsh world. The story follows Matty, a young boy with a mysterious gift, who takes on the perilous task of delivering messages between villages. As the peaceful community begins to face challenges and divisions, Matty discovers the true power of selflessness and what it means to be a part of a community.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking tales with dystopian elements for younger readers. It offers a compelling exploration of themes such as sacrifice, community, and the importance of hope. The narrative is beautifully crafted to engage both children and adults, providing depth and entertainment in equal measure.

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Messenger

The fascinating third companion novel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.

The third novel in the classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids

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The fascinating third companion novel to The Giver which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes, and Taylor Swift.

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…

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 follow-up to The Giver.

Series: The Giver Quartet

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Messenger, the third book in Lois Lowry's acclaimed series, has been praised for its thought-provoking narrative and ability to raise deep questions, much like its predecessors. Readers are invited to engage with its adventurous storyline, as Lowry delivers another compelling entry that challenges and captivates its audience.

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ISBN: 9780007597284

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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2025 Best Sellers Boxing Day Sale Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Lois Lowry Series: The Giver Quartet Young Adult

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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