Even trained for years as they all had been in precision of language, what words could you use which would give another the experience of sunshine?
Lois LowryI'm not terribly conversant with children's literature in general. I tend to read books for adults, being an adult.
Lois LowryGathering Blue' was a separate book. I wanted to explore what a society might become after a catastrophic world event. Only at the end did I realize I could make it connect to 'The Giver.
Lois LowryGenius disregards the boundaries of propriety. Genius is permitted to shout if shouting is productive.
Lois Lowry"I liked the feeling of love," [Jonas] confessed. He glanced nervously at the speaker on the wall, reassuring himself that no one was listening. "I wish we still had that," he whispered. "Of course," he added quickly, "I do understand that it wouldn't work very well. And that it's much better to be organized the way we are now. I can see that it was a dangerous way to live." [...] "Still," he said slowly, almost to himself, "I did like the light they made. And the warmth."
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