Chapter 1 THE GIVER.

WE HAVE FINALLY STARTED TO READ!!!! Today we begin the novel .....October 20th......and we are, at last, reading a book!
The first chapter establishes the setting and introduces us to Jonas and his family! We learn about the evening ritual in their community. Things seem to be very strange in this place.
Jonas is almost 12 and his sister Lily is a 7. Jonas' father is a "nurturer," an important job in the community. Nurturers care for the newchildren in the community, in their earliest days. Jonas' mom works for the Department of Justice.
The big question is, WHAT IS RELEASE? We have found out that it can be a punishment, something that is celebrated by old people, and it can happen to newchildren. (that is a sad occasion)
As we continue, one other question is: Why is Jonas so apprehensive about the upcoming ceremony?

DON'T FORGET YOUR HOMEWORK:
Write a description of a creature. (There are no animals in the community) Since you have never seen an animal (if you lived in the community) you do not know what this creature is called. Do not use the name of the animal in your description. Remember that your description is limited because of the community's Sameness. Words like feathers, fur and horns are also unfamiliar to you. HAVE FUN!!!!