Exploring a seemingly perfect society, this novel follows twelve-year-old Jonas as he uncovers the disturbing truths that lie beneath the surface. Only with his new position as the Receiver is he able to grasp the complex and dark realities of his utopian world.
A young girl, orphaned and physically flawed, navigates a society ruled by savagery and deceit, where the weak are shunned and discarded. With an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, she takes on ever-broadening responsibilities in her quest for truth, discovering things that will change her life forever. Lois Lowry once again delivers a mysterious but plausible future world that challenges readers to reflect on the value system of our own society.
In a once-loved utopian community called Village, strange changes are happening. The community once welcomed all outsiders, but now it's being closed off. Matty, one of the few who can brave the dangers of the Forest, must deliver the devastating message of Village's closing. With Forest becoming increasingly hostile and armed with an unexplained power, Matty must convince Seer's daughter to join him for the journey back. SON is included as a sample chapter in this ebook.
In a society where emotions and colors don't exist, Water Claire became a Vessel at age thirteen and carried a stolen Product at age fourteen. Despite being forced to forget her son, Claire's determination to find him knows no bounds. Son is the exhilarating conclusion to Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal winning series, The Giver, and is a thrilling clash between good and evil.
