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The Reading Club's Featured Books | |
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Our featured selections are award-winning books that are obtainable in print from libraries and bookstores, and are also available in alternate formats (electronic or braille). Grade levels are approximate. | |
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Grades 6-9 |
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The Giver | |
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By Lowry, Lois | |
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1993. American Library Association Notable Children's Book | |
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Available in braille or electronic formats from the following sources: 1. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Free loan to registered users; also available from Web-braille as a contracted braille digital file. Users must register with their cooperating library. http://www.loc.gov/nls/braille 1-800-424-8567 2. Bookshare.org Books can be downloaded by subscribing members, or ordered in embossed Braille by members or non-members. http://www.bookshare.org/web/Welcome.html 3. Seedlings $19.00; This braille book is available for purchase. http://www.seedlings.org |
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Jonas, the main character in this story, lives in utopia where there is no hunger, no disease, no fear. He eagerly awaits the Ceremony of Twelve, when twelve-year-olds receive their assignments for their lifelong profession. He wonders if he will be assigned to be a "Nurturer" like his father or an important position in the Department of Justice like his mother. Jonas is surprised when he is selected as a "Receiver of Memories" one of the most highly honored positions in the community. | |
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Talk about The Giver on the Braille Bug Message Boards. Play a game that is based on The Giver. Parents and teachers, here are some related activities for The Giver. |
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Kid-Friendly Web Sites
• Lois Lowry's Website - The official site for children's and young adult author Lois Lowry. • Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia - Article from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. |
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