This book is Science Fiction ( )

The world Jonas lives in is perfect. Or is it? Lois Lowry creates a world in which everything has been carefully planned. The right career is chosen for you, the right spouse, the right food. The weather is unchanging, but the sky is never blue. When Jonas starts to train for his very special career assignment, The Receiver, he learns that his paradise is far from perfect.

This is an excellent book for students in 6th grade or older. It is the finest type of science fiction, commenting on society and making the reader question important issues such as conformity and the role of government in personal life. ( )

An awesome thought-provoking journey exploring the concept of ideal vs real life. Sad and sweet this tale explores the difficult choices made by Jonah to repatriate human- kind with their memories and true feelings.

Cool young adult sci-fi book. ( )

Jonas resides in a utopian community. When he was twelve during the Ceremony of Twelve he was given the assignment of the receiver which was rare considering that there was only one other receiver of memories. While in his training he learned shocking secrets about his community. In learning the secret, he experiences a more exciting reality.

This is a book that I read when I was in Advanced Reading in the 8th grade. This is a good book but meant for me advanced readers because the language can be very confusing.

1. Students should form discussion groups and talk about the book every 6 or 8 chapters.
2. Each student will write about there favorite memory in their journal.