The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a classic novel for young adults and is widely adored by students in the United States.  In the novel, Jonas lives in a world quite different from our own.  His community has adopted a policy of “Sameness” – there are no colors, no hills, and no changes in weather.  More importantly, the people have no choices, and they have no memory of pain or suffering.  Only Jonas is selected to receive these memories, and now he has an important choice.

This novel is often read by students in the eighth or ninth grades in the U.S., so it is a good choice for those of you who are looking to improve your reading level before moving on to more advanced literature.  If you choose to read this novel, you might think about the following questions: How should society balance the interests of the individ