Little Red Riding Slut

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does, Jonas begins to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. SUMMARY: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. "From the Paperback edition. SUMMARY: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. "From the Paperback edition. Fiction,General,Psychology,Science Fiction,Juvenile Fiction,Adventure stories,Philosophy,Science Fiction; Fantasy; & Magic,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9),Social Issues,Coming of Age,Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction,Social Issues - General,Newbery Medal,Cognitive Psychology,Euthanasia,Social Issues - Values,Ethics & Moral Philosophy,Values & Virtues 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. An Ala Notable Book For Children & Newbery Medal Winner. Reissue. Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.