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The Giver
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Start date
May 1, 2014
Finish date
May 31, 2014
Why we're reading this
It won the poll for the themed BOTM
Theme: Alternate Universe

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Jennie Brueck
Feb 27, 2009 rated it liked it
This book was okay, I didn't feel like the end really wrapped up for me, I wanted to know what happened to the town after the boy left. I know there is a sequel and it has him in it, but I don't know if it wraps up those loose ends. If you want a book that makes you think a little, this is really good. ...more
Eden Steffey
Jan 05, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Really like the other books that follow this one too.
Julie H
Apr 08, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I read this book when I was teaching 4th graders. I did not enjoy it and felt it was too dark for elementary school students.
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Apr 21, 2008 rated it really liked it
Jaime
Jul 28, 2008 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: ntb
Kathryn
Mar 17, 2010 rated it liked it
Shelves: ya, classics, dystopian
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