Name: The Giver (Graphic Novel) (Giver Quartet)
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Author: P. Craig Russell
ISBN: 9780544157880

portada The Giver (Graphic Novel) (Giver Quartet)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Lois Lowry

Illustrated by

P. Craig Russell

Publisher

Clarion Books

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1 x 16.0 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.54 kg.

ISBN13

9780544157880

Synopsis "The Giver (Graphic Novel) (Giver Quartet) "

The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books of our time. Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations. Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than forty languages, and made into a feature film, The Giver is the first book in The Giver Quartet that also includes Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In this new graphic novel edition, readers experience the haunting story of twelve-year-old Jonas and his seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment, through the brilliant art of P. Craig Russell that truly brings The Giver to life. Witness Jonas's assignment as the Receiver of Memory, watch as he begins to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community, and follow the explosion of color into his world like never before.

Lois Lowry

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Lois Lowry (March 20, 1973, Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American children's literature writer, best known for her work The Giver. Born into a family of Norwegian and German origin, her childhood was marked by constant relocations due to her father's military career, which led her to live in places as diverse as New York, Pennsylvania, or Japan. From a very young age, Lowry showed a passion for reading and writing, and knew early on that she wanted to be an author.

Lowry studied at Brown University, although she interrupted her studies to get married and start a family. Later, she resumed her education and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Southern Maine in 1972.

She began her career as a photographer and freelance journalist in the 1970s. Her work caught the attention of Houghton Mifflin, who encouraged her to write her first children's book. Author of more than 30 books for young readers including "The Giver" and "A Summer to Die". She has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Newbery Medal for The Giver. She lives between Cambridge and an old farm in Maine.

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P. Craig Russell

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Philip Craig Russell is a renowned American illustrator and scriptwriter, noted for his contribution to fantasy comics and literary adaptations. He began his career in the 70s and quickly established himself as a master of visual storytelling, known for his elegant and detailed style, which combines classic and modern elements. His work spans both original creations and adaptations of operas and literary tales.

Among his most notable works are "The Ring of the Nibelung" (2000), based on the work of Richard Wagner, and "Harlequin's Heart" (1992). He has also adapted stories by Neil Gaiman, such as "The Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1991). His contribution to comics has earned him multiple Eisner Awards, solidifying him as a reference in the genre.

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