Lowry, Lois - The Giver : 192 pages, ©1993
Jonas is chosen to become the Receiver of Memories for his seemingly perfect community, but soon begins to question the hypocrisy around him. A classic, thought-provoking look at the dark side of Utopia.
Red Flags:
One of the pivotal moments in the book for Jonas deals with euthanasia and infanticide. The ending is open, but may be interpreted as suicide by some readers.
Sequels:
Gathering Blue (companion novel)
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