The Giver, by Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Stitchley's Rating:

I really debated on how to review this book.  There is something about this book that every-time I read it I feel sucked in.  There is nothing overtly sinister in this book that gives it a PG-13 rating, but I thing in order to understand the real story being told in this book a child would not understand it.  I don't personally feel that the book is itself something that should be avoided unlike some people do, but instead think it is a book that instead points out problems that could arise in our society if we aren't careful in a manner that all of us can understand.

While there is no swearing that I can remember there are a few areas in the book that a little suggestive.