The Giver
The Giver is a science fiction novel by Lois Lowry. Bantam Books published the book in 1993. It won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American literature for children in 1994. The Giver has sold more than 5 million copies. It is part of a series known as the "Giver Quartet", alongside Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.
Plot
The story begins with Jonas seeing a pilot fly over the community.
Criticism
People[who?] have been complaining that the novel "The Giver" is unsuitable for children, simply because it is too dark. This is why the book has been often challenged.