This 1994 Newbery Medal winner tells the spellbinding story of a seemingly utopian lifestyle in a futuristic world where there are no choices. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver--who alone holds memories of pain and pleasure in life. Now there can be no turning back from the truth.This 1994 Newbery Medal winner tells the spellbinding story of a seemingly utopian lifestyle in a futuristic world where there are no choices. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver--who alone holds memories of pain and pleasure in life. Now there can be no turning back from the truth. Winner of Virginia Readers Choice Award (Middle School) 1996 and Golden Sower Award (Young Adult) 1995.