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were wondering why I changed the book cover a bit? I think the best way to find out is to check out my Reading Journal. 1 Chapter 1 Now characters I'll introduce you to the most important people. and how I think they would look in real life. →to desing the people I used the website makowa picew Jonas OKOWWKO Fiona Asher Lily Jonas: it's the main character, this december he takes part at "The Ceremony of Twelve", he doesn't yet know that something very special is waiting for him Asher: is Jonas best friend, is very Fiona: is Jonas best friend, later she gets a job as a nurse for the elders, her haire will be very important later on kaotic the Giver Lily: is Jonas little sister, very cheerful appearance The Giver: later he will have a very Strong connection to Jonas, → you learn more about him later father & mother: •he's a nurture, takes care of a newborn •She works at the Department of Justice Gabriel: male, newchild, isn't growing as fast as he should, has also a special feature becomes more important in the course of the book 2 Chapter 2. They talk about the Ceremony most of the time but what is the Ceremony actually? Summary • the familys can make an application and indicate if they will get a baby boy or a girl levery family can only have one boy or one girl) • at the Ceremony they will get their children and will told the name of it ● ovo year Every December all the children in the Community become 1 older and get access to new things (for example a bicycle →at Ceremony of Eight) • At the Ceremony of Twelve they are assigned their future job by the Elders. Kid assigment: tick what you want D Boy Girl Jonas is very exited and can hardly wait for December. He has doubts that he will get a job he doesn't like, but his father assures him that the Elders will deal with it enought. Jonas remembers how excited he was when they got Lily and how he has already taught her to ride a bike even though Lily isn't allowed yet b.c. she isn't an Eighter yet. 3