The Barnes and Noble website describes the book as:
"December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man-the man called only the Giver-he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
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."
The author also wrote Number the Stars. A novel about a young girl during the Holocaust, that I remember reading around age 11. This selection was from our newest part time member (my sister) Sarah. Her member profile will be up soon (as soon as I send her the interview questions and post her answers) Thank you for following along. Please pick up the book and read along with us so you can participate in the comments.
The book is 190 pages, and under $7 everywhere that I have looked so far.
Number the stars was a great book. Can't wait to start this. Surprisingly enough I have never read this.
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