The Giver

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About this book

At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life.

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4.1/5 · 2894834 readers · 221 pages · ≈ 4 h 06 m · Easy

How long does it take to read The Giver?

About ≈ 4 h 06 m — 221 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Giver~4 h 06 m

How many pages is The Giver?

221 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Giver221

What genre is The Giver?

It sits on the Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Science Fiction shelves.

Has The Giver been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Giver (2014).

Is The Giver in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Giver?

The main characters include Lois Lowry, Jonas.

Where does The Giver take place?

It is set in America during The Future, 1993.

Who wrote The Giver?

Lois Lowry.

Setting America Time period The Future1993 Characters Lois LowryJonas
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