At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life Title: The Giver Author: Lowry, Lois Publisher: Random House Childrens Books Publication Date: 1999/06/01 Number of Pages: 180 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress: bl 99011598