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This morning, I read The Giver by Lois Lowry.
I know it sells well, but I didn't know anything about the actual story. I didn't even read the back cover. I think I enjoyed it more because of that. Sometimes the plot needs to be a complete surprise.
It's a quick read - I started it this morning at the bus stop, and finished it before nine. I admit I was drawn in more by the world Lowry created than by what she eventually did in that world, but still.. what a powerful little book! I've spent the morning thinking about it, and feeling strangely moved.
I've written before about the difference between children's books that are enjoyable to children and children's books that transcend age level and are just good works of fiction, all-around. This book is certainly one of the latter. It's no surprise that the cover sports a Newbery Award badge.
I know it sells well, but I didn't know anything about the actual story. I didn't even read the back cover. I think I enjoyed it more because of that. Sometimes the plot needs to be a complete surprise.
It's a quick read - I started it this morning at the bus stop, and finished it before nine. I admit I was drawn in more by the world Lowry created than by what she eventually did in that world, but still.. what a powerful little book! I've spent the morning thinking about it, and feeling strangely moved.
I've written before about the difference between children's books that are enjoyable to children and children's books that transcend age level and are just good works of fiction, all-around. This book is certainly one of the latter. It's no surprise that the cover sports a Newbery Award badge.
