What would you be prepared to sacrifice, in order to live in a perfect world?

 



The school year has got off to a great start in the library with the launch of Lois Lowry's book The Giver as our new Beaumont Reads/whole school read. This powerful novel, set in a near future, tells the story of Jonas and his life in what, at first glance, appears to be a perfect world. Here there is no discord or war or pain, lives are ordered and comfortable, strong emotions are controlled by pills and memories do not exist. In this model society, people strive for 'Sameness' and have a fear of being different. Nine-year-old Jonas' world is turned upside-down when he meets the Giver and becomes the Receiver of Memory. Jonas discovers that, with memories, come powerful emotions and sensations, both positive and painful. This new knowledge makes Jonas question his world and forces him to make the most difficult decision of his life.

The Giver is a truly compelling and thought-provoking book. Over the coming weeks we will be encouraging as many students, parents and staff as possible to read, review and share the book. We will support the book across the curriculum through a range of activities . All those who review The Giver will be presented with a specially designed badge, exclusive to Beaumont!

As we have discovered in previous years, the Beaumont Reads initiative is a fantastic way to bring the school community together. We will post regular updates on this year's activities on our social media so please look out for all the latest news on The Giver!

Year 7 book club celebrate The Giver