![]() ![]() Golden Duck Award for Young Adult (Hal Clement Award) (1994), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1994), But when his own power is put to the test - when he must try to save someone he loves - he may not be ready. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. ![]() He begins instruction in his life's work with a mysterious old man known only as The Giver. But Jonas is chosen for something special. or choice.Īt the Ceremony of Twelve, the community's twelve-year-olds eagerly accept their predetermined Life Assignments. Then community is a precisely choreographed world without conflict, inequality, divorce, unemployment, injustice. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. Designated birthmothers produce new children, who is assigned to appropriate family units one male, one female, to each. See images for the condition of this book.īlurb: Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Condition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. ![]()
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