Caleb Norman

Caleb Norman asked Lois Lowry:

How long did it take you to create and develope the characters and setting in the Giver?

Lois Lowry It took me a year to write the book

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Christina MacGregor

Christina MacGregor asked Lois Lowry:

Though there seems to be a recent influx of dystopian novels, "The Giver" is still one of the most unique and beloved books in that genre. However, if you could rewrite the book again today, would you add anything or change anything?

Julie Lewis

Julie Lewis asked Lois Lowry:

Why did you choose the specific memories in The Giver? Were those ones that you liked the most, and were those ones from your childhood?

Lorraine Montgomery

Lorraine Montgomery asked Lois Lowry:

Have you seen the Lloyd Bridges movie based on your book, The Giver, and if so, do you feel it conveys a good representation of the plot and ideas of your story?

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