Lois Lowry Books

Now a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites This boxed set includes the complete Newbery Medal-winning Giver Quartet series: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In addition, it includes a new and exclusive map of the Giver world. Enter this dystopian, futuristic world through all four of these refreshed hardcovers on a page-turning dystopian journey that concludes the masterpiece The Giver started twenty years ago. A great deal and the perfect gift for a fan's library For more information about Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, visit www.hmhbooks.com/thegiverquartet.

Gooney Bird Greene thrives on being the center of attention with her vibrant personality and unique stories. As her second-grade class gears up for a Thanksgiving pageant, she eagerly seeks the lead role of Squanto while promising to find a Room Mother to bring cupcakes, but the catch is that this volunteer wants to remain anonymous. Amidst the chaos of preparing for the play, the class faces challenges in decorating, costume-making, and song rehearsals, creating suspense about both the pageant's success and the identity of the secretive Room Mother.

This boxed set features the Giver Quartet, a collection of four modern classics by Lois Lowry, a two-time Newbery Medal winner. Celebrated for their thought-provoking themes and rich storytelling, these books explore complex ideas about memory, individuality, and society. Perfect for both new readers and longtime fans, this set offers a comprehensive experience of Lowry's impactful narrative style and the interconnected stories within the quartet.

Set in Watertower Elementary School, the story follows Mrs. Pidgeon's class as they explore the wonders of the human body. Gooney Bird, known for her creative flair, devises a fun learning experience involving a mysterious box brought by her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe. The intriguing connection between the box and Gooney's silver bracelet hints at an exciting adventure ahead, making it an engaging read for young chapter-book enthusiasts.

In the second book in the Anstasia series, moves to the suburbs Anastasia is positive her family's moveis the going to ruin her young life. How can she deal with matching furniture, split-level homes, or mothers whose biggest worry is dirty laundry?But her new home offers many surprises, not to mention a cute boy right down the street. Maybe the surburbs won't be so bad afterall."

Forced to spend time with their father and his new family, Caroline, age eleven, and J.P., age thirteen, are given unpleasant responsibilities for which they are determined to get revenge.

In this installment of the beloved Gooney Bird series, readers are treated to more of Gooney Bird's imaginative adventures and her unique storytelling abilities. The narrative blends humor with engaging situations as Gooney Bird navigates school life, showcasing her quirky personality and creativity. Fans of the series will enjoy the delightful antics and the heartwarming themes of friendship and self-expression that resonate throughout the story.

A graphic novel adaptation of Lois Lowry's The giver, a story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world.

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

The story features a new girl in class who thrives on being the center of attention, captivating her peers with her entertaining and seemingly "absolutely true" stories. As her tales unfold, they draw the interest and curiosity of her classmates, setting the stage for themes of friendship, storytelling, and the quest for acceptance. Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry brings her signature charm to this engaging narrative.