From the back cover:
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community.

When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasures of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

If I ever teach some type of children's lit class, this would definitely be on the list of texts. I can already hear the discussion it would provoke. It's a bit of a utopian society. It reminds me of "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," but told from the point of view of the child in the closet and one who walks away. My only dissatisfaction was with the slightly open ending. I would have liked to have actually seen what happened to Jonas and to his community.

Released on Monday, March 29, 2004 at Mailed to a fellow Bookcrosser in n/a, n/a Controlled Releases.

sent off to help with a release project

Oh Karen! You have entered a place in my heart! Thank you for your kindness and generosity! Peace be with you my friend!!

Released on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at High School in Fabius, New York USA.

Left this on the bleechers at the baseball field.