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Mark Trenier
Mark Trenier asked Lois Lowry:

Why isn't it possible for a book to go to the screen without fundamental changes?

Lois Lowry That may not be true for all books. The THE GIVER is an introspective book, with much of what happens taking place in the thoughts of the boy. A movie is visual and the audience must be able to SEE things
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Kolya
Kolya asked Lois Lowry:

Why do they need a Giver to bear the painful, joyful, and colorful memories? Can't they just eliminate the Giver and create a perfect society once and for all?

Erica
Erica asked Lois Lowry:

In the book The Giver, Jonas was twelve years old but in the movie, the actor that portrays him is much older. I haven't watched the movie but in your opinion, does that change the story in any way?

Kim
Kim asked Lois Lowry:

How has your life changed your writing over the course of your career?

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