{"product_id":"9780063481305","title":"The Giver American Classics Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Newbery Medal Winner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A powerful and provocative novel.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Giver \u003c\/em\u003ehas become one of the most influential novels of our time.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTold with deceptive simplicity, this is the story of a boy who experiences something incredible and undertakes something impossible. In the telling it questions every value we have taken for granted and reexamines our most deeply held beliefs. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually, Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test—when he must try to save someone he loves—he may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lois Lowry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":50236486615397,"sku":"9780063481305","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2651\/2997\/files\/BNCImageAPI_451b5a6d-4455-4ffb-90d1-58c9c6e15fd3.jpg?v=1777988027","url":"https:\/\/www.commonplaceingersoll.ca\/products\/9780063481305","provider":"Commonplace Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}