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Cover of The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son: The classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids (The Giver Quartet)

The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son: The classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids (The Giver Quartet)

Lois Lowry (2014-11)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age11+
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathEuthanasiaAbandonmentEmotional AbuseLoss of IdentityDisabilityChild Harm

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryCourageHopeFound Family

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistMultiple POVsChosen One

Tropes

Dystopian SocietyComing of AgeChosen OneHidden TruthForbidden KnowledgeMemory ManipulationQuestFound FamilyExileRebellion

Themes

Memory and IdentityConformity vs IndividualityPower and ControlLoss of HumanityFreedom and ChoiceWhat Makes Us HumanSacrifice for the Greater Good

Synopsis

Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating quartet of dystopian novels.

Tags

Dystopian FictionScience FictionPhilosophical FictionSocial Commentary