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The Giver Boxed Set: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son: The classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids (The Giver Quartet)

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THE GIVER is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.Now available for the first time in the UK, THE GIVER QUARTET is the complete four-novel collection.THE GIVER: It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems…GATHERING BLUE is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of THE GIVER. It tells the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of Guardians. On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes discoveries that will change her life and world forever.In MESSENGER, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. His community once welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close its borders to outsiders. Now Matty must risk everything to make one last journey through the treacherous forest…SON is the thrilling conclusion to THE GIVER QUARTET. When ‘Water Claire’ washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions don’t exist. That she had become a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been stolen from her body.Claire’s son is out there, a young boy now. And she will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice.Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating quartet of dystopian novels – now available as a four-book set. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2014


Language ‏ : ‎ English


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008113491


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 90


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11+ years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 2.52 x 7.8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #251,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction Books #52 in Children's Visionary & Metaphysical Fantasy #1,416 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)


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    • Love it
Format: Hardcover
Really good price and great condition. I bought it for my daughter and she really liked it. Good summer reading.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2026 by Lisb
    • A fitting end to an enjoyable series
Format: Kindle
Each of the books have different perspectives. But all of the stories intertwine and how they connect matters. It's so disappointing and annoying to have other readers leave reviews whining about how in one of the books they consider a border wall. As if this book was written specifically to be an attack on you and your views personally. Grow up. If you had been paying attention to the story, you should have known from the very beginning of the series, it is about borders. It's about individualism, it's about differences, it's about being unique. The first book revolved around a border and it's funny how that book is never mentioned, but you fail to understand that same significance for those who are so fueled by today's political hatred that they can't see anything else. These books were all written before 2012 but those looking to be mad wouldn't have checked that of course. This book is about love, sacrifice, and examining what makes us...well us. It's examining what we give, what can be taken away, and makes you reflect upon facets of your life. When I first read the giver, I was only aware of that book by itself. I had no idea there were more books and it's been a great opportunity to reflect. There is a satisfying ending to all story lines, even if I do wish the inner workings of the earth in that dystopia were shared better. I like to know things for sure, not to speculate. I am very glad we got to see what happens with Jonas, Kira, Matty, Gabriel, and Claire. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021 by Jessica
    • Books
Format: Hardcover
Preteen loved these books.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Landon
    • Ending just not satisfying
Format: Kindle
The Giver series were good books, but the ending of each book, even the last, leaves the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. These books would work well for young adults who are looking for a wholesome book with a good story line. At times it was hard to keep the characters straight from one book to the next. The last book finally pulls together the characters, their communities, and their pasts. The Biblical symbolism is clearly present at the end of the third book and becomes apparent again as good vs. evil in the fourth book. This series is easy to read; a person can move quickly through all four books in a matter of days. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2014 by Ellen Stephan
    • The giver quartet is a great book series
Format: Hardcover
The giver Quartet is a great series. In some schools, the book giver might be required rating, but if your child wants to go further after the book is finished, then they can certainly do that. The first book is called the giver. It’s about a 12-year-old boy who gets selected to do something that no one else in the community except for certain people where he lives can do. The next book is called gathering blue. That’s about a girl named Kira who finds that she can stitch things together Out of threads that she is taught how to dye to make different colors. The third book is called Messenger. This one is about a boy named Mattty who finds that he can make things better for other people, this one has a sad ending to it. The fourth book is called Son, this one actually has three sections. The sections are before, this part takes place during the book giver. There is a character that is introduced named Claire, she’s actually in the whole book. The next part of Son is called between, in this part of the book, the main character is washed ashore on an island, she is shown the way out of the island by someone that she gets really close to. The third part is called beyond. In this part of the book the character, Gabe has to defeat an evil character. The character he has to defeat is actually a character that was also in Messenger named trademaster. This is a good series even though it has some parts in it that are sad. I would actually recommend that sensitive children shouldn’t read messenger because of what happens at the end of the book. I would say that the age range for this series should be 11 or 12 and up. But if you feel your child can handle these series, I would say that it’s a very good series for them to read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Caitie Barragan
    • Impressive
Format: Kindle
I LOVED these books! It was great how much symbolism is in all the books. What well written incredible stories for young readers to read. I can see these books being a stepping stone for young readers to fall in love with reading!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2025 by Love to Read
    • Five Stars
Format: Kindle
One very important detail to note: This is not a "series" in the traditional sense, i.e. it doesn't have a continuous storyline that runs chronologically from book one to book four. Rather, it's more of a "collection" of four distinct and separate stories connected by a common theme and overlapping of characters with the final book providing a satisfying resolution to the quartet. In "The Giver", we are introduced to a community in a dystopian future in which emotions are chemically suppressed. Although on the surface this creates a pleasant, productive society free from emotions like anger, jealousy and hate, it's also lacking in love, joy and empathy. Spouses are not chosen, they're assigned with the soul purpose of raising and guiding the next generation of children. Babies are not born into their families, they are born to women who's job it is to birth them, then they are cared for in a facility until they're assigned to a family unit. Babies deemed unfit for placement are "released" from the community. The main character, a boy named Jonas, is assigned the job of Receiver of Memories. As the Receiver, he receives the "memories" of emotional experiences (both good and bad) from the Giver. As his collection of "memories" grows, so does the compassion he feels for baby Gabe, who is scheduled for release. "Gathering Blue" takes us to a completely different community and a different cast of characters. I was confused and disappointed at first because I expected it to pick up where "The Giver" left off. Instead, the reader is introduced to Kira who lives in a community far less advanced than Jonas' but on some levels very similar. No one is allowed to be a burden to the community. Babies born with defects are left out to be taken by wild beasts. Born with a deformed leg, Kira was spared this fate by her mother who loved her. When her mother passes away, Kira once again faces the threat of being turned out. "Messenger" tells the story of Village, where diversity is celebrated and all are welcome. It is a refuge for the weak, the injured, the disabled and those seeking a kinder way of life. But as the forest around them grows darker and more threatening, the people of Village begin to change as well. A teenage boy named Matty may be Village's only hope. "Son" The final book takes us back to the beginning where we see the story from the perspective of Gabe's mother. Claire was assigned the occupation of Birth Mother, producing babies to be placed in approved family units. Claire loved her son in spite of the community's rules. This love sends her on an epic quest to find her son. All of our familiar characters are finally connected in this book as the threads of the different storylines are woven together. To me, it felt like "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue" weren't originally intended to be connected to each other. They don't even seem like they're in the same time period! "Messenger" seemed to be a sequel to both books, with "Son" completing the story. In spite of that, I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books and recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015 by Krissi B
    • "Memories are forever."
Format: Hardcover
The Giver by Lois Lowry. The first space on my Top Reads List has been occupied by The Giver ever since my middle school years, soon after it was first written. I have reread this unique piece of literature 7-8 times since adolescence. Lowry's book has emotional themes that can resonate in the hearts and minds of its readers, no matter the age. I had never read through the other works in the rest of the quartet. Late evenings and early mornings were spent this summer reading Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. At the end of the quarter, I set my book down and sat in silence. There wasn’t anything else to do. There were no words to be said at the time. I wanted time to process the beauty of the words that created an uncommon story. Son, the last book in the quartet, was unlike typical children’s literature and especially unlike popular books in America today. Lowry said it beautifully how her series doesn’t spotlight action, romantic love, and weapons, instead it builds to, “the battle that Gabriel fights in ‘Son’ [where] empathy and love are his only weapons.” After reading certain books, I enjoy researching the backstory for how and why books are written. This sometimes includes the life of the author. Along the search for information about The Giver quartet, I found a NY Times article from 2012. It has changed my whole perspective on the series. Lowry shared about the loss of her son, Grey, in 1995 and a small portion of the emotion battle that followed. I now feel like I understand the story on a deeper level. The silence after the quartet continued after reading the article. Lowry’s themes of loss, personal restoration, and hope are powerful and real. She isn’t afraid to present ideas or topics that touch the raw emotions of the reader and might even make them feel uncomfortable. That is where I find the beauty in her writing. As an educator, I believe true literature is found through words that impact the reader after the last word. It should change them a little or maybe a lot. Lowry does this with ease. The Giver should not be the end of a reader’s journey. The reader is only a quarter of the way through the story. Son is a must-read for middle schools all the way through adults. Moments come and go. “Memories are forever.” Kois, Dan. "The Children’s Author Who Actually Listens to Children." The New York Times. The New York Times, 06 Oct. 2012. Web. 09 July 2015. Lowry, Lois. The Giver. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1993. Print. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015 by Jason Zimmerman

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