This book, The Giver, is about a boy named Jonas. It was the time of the year of the special ceremony. He was now eleven and will soon to turn into twelve.
Jonas will then be an adult with many responsibilities. He was given the job of the receiver, which is very important. But he will have to work alone. He will have no time for playing. He soon receives lessons from the former receiver, which is now known as the giver. The giver somehow gives Jonas memories of the past. The past where everything was different. None of the other people, except him and the giver, have known of this. But later on, the memories begin to sink in. The pain starts to attack Jonas. Jonas has never known of wars with soldiers dying. He saw the memory of soldiers and animals bleeding to death because of the wars. He is now afraid. With this new knowledge, how will Jonas live his life? What decisions will he make? Well, you will have to read this book to find out! This was a wonderful story and I enjoyed it. It may be a bit scary or confusing, but you’ll get it. Just read more! Please enjoy! I know I did! ^_^

-Kelly H.