Messenger
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Messenger
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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
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
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
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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