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Challenged1993

The Giver

Lois Lowry

In a seemingly perfect community that has eliminated pain, conflict, and choice, twelve-year-old Jonas is selected to inherit the position of Receiver of Memory. As he receives memories of the world before Sameness, Jonas discovers the dark truth behind his society's apparent utopia.

politicsviolencecoming-of-agecensorship

Why this book is challenged

  • violence
  • euthanasia themes
  • sexually explicit content
  • unsuitable for age group

Challenge History

Conroe ISD Libraries

Conroe, Texas

Challenged

Violence, euthanasia themes, and references to sexuality

October 17, 2022school district