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The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) — Content Guide for Parents

By Lois LowryListening Library2014-07-08ISBN 9780553397109
The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Soon to be a major motion picture, Lois Lowry's 1994 Newbery Medal–winning tale has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on Jonas who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains disturbing revelations about the community's practice of 'releasing' citizens, including babies, which is depicted as a form of violence. However, the overall narrative does not focus heavily on graphic violence. The book presents themes that could be considered scary, such as the concept of 'release' and the darker truths of the community's practices, which might disturb younger readers.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have violence?

    The book contains disturbing revelations about the community's practice of 'releasing' citizens, including babies, which is depicted as a form of violence. However, the overall narrative does not focus heavily on graphic violence.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have scary content?

    The book presents themes that could be considered scary, such as the concept of 'release' and the darker truths of the community's practices, which might disturb younger readers.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have religious themes?

    The book has been interpreted in various ways regarding its relation to religion. Some sources suggest it may critique or support faith, but there is no explicit religious content or practices depicted in the narrative itself.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have racial/cultural content?

    The book does not explicitly address race or racism as a central theme. The narrative focuses on a dystopian society without racial dynamics being a significant plot element.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have profanity?

    The book does not contain any profanity, as the community depicted in the story does not use curse words. This absence of language reflects the controlled nature of the society.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have climate change?

    The book explores themes of environmental control and the consequences of a society that has eradicated emotional depth and natural elements, reflecting on the importance of awareness of one's environment.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have sexual identity?

    The book includes mild references to sexual desire, referred to as 'stirrings', which are part of the community's controlled environment. This is a significant theme as it relates to the characters' development and societal norms.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it presents a society with strict roles, it does not engage with the theme of gender equality or traditional roles in a meaningful way.

  • Does The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition (The Giver Quartet) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. The search results reference the film adaptation and general discussions about LGBTQ+ characters in movies, which do not pertain to the book's content.