The education system in The Giver is very organized, systematic, and career oriented. Why did you choose to write it this way, and what are your own opinions about education?

Lois Lowry I have watched my own granddaughter grow up in Germany and receive a fine education in a system that is organized and systematic. Difference from US education? The teachers are highly paid and highly respected. We could learn from that.

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What was your inspiration for the Anastasia books. I have loved all your books, and those were some of my favorite books to read over and over again when I was a kid. Thanks for your great books!

Kolya asked Lois Lowry:

The ending was a real cliff hanger... and I've heard that in the following books, Jonas doesn't resurface. What happened to him? I know that you probably left the ending open on purpose, to inspire discussion, but most people feel unsatisfied with the vague end (including me). So, where did he go? A new town? Did he die?

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