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A Goodreads user asked Lois Lowry:

How much influence did you have regarding the actor/actresses that were chosen for the movie The Giver?

Lois Lowry No influence. But I loved their choices.

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Christie

Christie asked Lois Lowry:

I've read your book, The Giver a few months ago, and I still couldn't understand how you come up with such a world like Jonas's. Were you inspired by any books, movies or personal experiences? To be honest, I love writing. I would love to know how you start a simple story just for pleasure. I really want to try it out when I have time. =)

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A Goodreads user asked Lois Lowry:

Dear Lois, How do you feel about the major differences between your novel The Giver and the recent film version? Did you have any input over how the producers made the town, the characters, or the plot?

Sam

Sam asked Lois Lowry:

Throughout your entire career as a writer, what are some of the most interesting "What If" questions that goes through your head in which amazing ideas are born from? Beside the ones that had already been nourished into a story and a novel, like the Giver.

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