The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition
A Newbery Award Winner
by Lois Lowry
HarperCollins 2014
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- individuality vs. conformity
- memory and identity
- freedom of choice
- control and power
- coming of age
- ethics and morality
- emotion and empathy
- utopia vs. dystopia
About this book
In a perfectly ordered community where choices are made for everyone, twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen to become the Receiver of Memory and learns what his world has been missing. As he trains with the Giver, Jonas discovers powerful truths about pain, joy, and the cost of sameness. This thought-provoking classic invites readers to question rules, conformity, and what it means to truly feel. Ideal for thoughtful middle grade readers who enjoy dystopian worlds and big ideas.
Setting: a tightly controlled futuristic community where sameness is enforced
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition right for my child?
Yes — The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.7, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include individuality vs. conformity, memory and identity, freedom of choice.
How long does it take to read The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition takes around 4.3h to finish. The book has 43,012 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition has an AR quiz available, worth 7 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition?
The Giver Movie Tie-in Edition has an AR reading level of 5.7, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.