This is the third book in The Giver triology and the real reason I read the other two books again. Messenger was published in 2004 and this is the first time I have read it. I really like this book! It ties the characters in the first two books together and completes the story very beautifully. It is a little bit sad and the characters go through some difficult learning experiences. I highly recommend reading these books and having any kids you know read them. They are filled with symbolism and are all about being true to yourself and kind and good. Read them! It won't take you long either!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Messenger
By Lois LowryThis is the third book in The Giver triology and the real reason I read the other two books again. Messenger was published in 2004 and this is the first time I have read it. I really like this book! It ties the characters in the first two books together and completes the story very beautifully. It is a little bit sad and the characters go through some difficult learning experiences. I highly recommend reading these books and having any kids you know read them. They are filled with symbolism and are all about being true to yourself and kind and good. Read them! It won't take you long either!
This is the third book in The Giver triology and the real reason I read the other two books again. Messenger was published in 2004 and this is the first time I have read it. I really like this book! It ties the characters in the first two books together and completes the story very beautifully. It is a little bit sad and the characters go through some difficult learning experiences. I highly recommend reading these books and having any kids you know read them. They are filled with symbolism and are all about being true to yourself and kind and good. Read them! It won't take you long either!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Gathering Blue
By Lois Lowry
This is the second book in The Giver trilogy and is loosely connected to The Giver. While the main characters are not the same, many of the issues that they deal with are the same. Gathering Blue focuses on a young girl, Kira, who was born with a deformity. In her society, people with deformities are usually left at birth to die. Her mother kept this from happening to her, but Kira has not been accepted well because she has to depend on others. Gathering Blue follows Kira as her mother dies, she discovers her talents, learns secrets that the leaders of her society are keeping, and ultimately makes a huge sacrifice for the good of her people.
This book is just as good as The Giver. I really like the way these books go together in the message and values that they are teaching. If you liked The Giver, you should read this too!
This is the second book in The Giver trilogy and is loosely connected to The Giver. While the main characters are not the same, many of the issues that they deal with are the same. Gathering Blue focuses on a young girl, Kira, who was born with a deformity. In her society, people with deformities are usually left at birth to die. Her mother kept this from happening to her, but Kira has not been accepted well because she has to depend on others. Gathering Blue follows Kira as her mother dies, she discovers her talents, learns secrets that the leaders of her society are keeping, and ultimately makes a huge sacrifice for the good of her people.This book is just as good as The Giver. I really like the way these books go together in the message and values that they are teaching. If you liked The Giver, you should read this too!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
The Giver
By Lois Lowry
The Giver is a wonderful little book about a 12 year old boy named Jonas and his role in his futuristic society. At first it seems like this society is perfect, but we gradually learn, as Jonas learns, that this society is very far from perfect. The book follows Jonas as he learns about the problems of his society and what his role was supposed to be and as he decides how he is going to change what is happening.
I love this book, I have read it many times before. Lois Lowry is a great writer. Her writing is expressive and deep but is very easy to read. I also like that her stories can be read at many different levels. I think that this book could be read (and is read) and loved by many late elementary school children. I also think that this book can be appreciated on a very adult level and should be reread many times throughout your life.
The Giver is a wonderful little book about a 12 year old boy named Jonas and his role in his futuristic society. At first it seems like this society is perfect, but we gradually learn, as Jonas learns, that this society is very far from perfect. The book follows Jonas as he learns about the problems of his society and what his role was supposed to be and as he decides how he is going to change what is happening.I love this book, I have read it many times before. Lois Lowry is a great writer. Her writing is expressive and deep but is very easy to read. I also like that her stories can be read at many different levels. I think that this book could be read (and is read) and loved by many late elementary school children. I also think that this book can be appreciated on a very adult level and should be reread many times throughout your life.
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