The Giver: Graphic Novel by Lois Lowry, P. Craig Russell
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on February 5th 2019
ISBN: 0544157885
Pages: 185
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This graphic novel adaptation of Lowry’s award-winning The Giver tackles themes of uniformity, sameness, change, and identity in a powerful and visually gripping way.  The back matter includes interviews with Lowry and Russell in which they explain their thinking about this retelling.  Russell shares the process he used to create this version, which might create fascinating lesson plans for cross-curricular work in graphic novel design.

Recommended for grades 7 and up due to some mature scenes and troubling content.

Reviewed by Noelle Gallant, Saco Middle School