Bücher von Lois Lowry

A powerful story set in Nazi occupied Denmark in 1943. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best-friend, Ellen - a Jew.It is 1943 and for ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen life is still fun - school, family, sharing fairy stories with her little sister. But there are dangers and worries too - the Nazis have occupied Copenhagen and there are food shortages, curfews and the constant threat of being stopped by soldiers. And for Annemarie the dangers become even greater... her best-friend Ellen is a Jew. When Ellen's parents are taken away to be 'relocated' by the Nazis, Ellen is taken in by Annemarie's parents and suddenly Annemarie's family are under threat too.Annemarie has to call upon all her resources for courage and bravery as she helps her friend make a daring escape.A Newbery Medal winner by an acclaimed author *For readers from 8 to 12 *

This Newbery Medal Book describes how a ten-year-old Danish girl's bravery is tested when her best friend is threatened by Nazis in 1943.

It's a perfect world, where everything looks right. But ugly truths lie beneath!

Lois Lowrys vielfach ausgezeichneter Jugendbuchklassiker über die Gefahr absoluter Gleichförmigkeit und den hohen Wert der Individualität. Das Hörbuch zum Film HÜTER DER ERINNERUNG - THE GIVER, beeindruckend gelesen von Monica Bleibtreu.Jonas lebt in einer perfekten Welt ohne Krieg und Leid. Das komplette Leben ist vorbestimmt, jeder ist glücklich und zufrieden - auch Jonas ...Doch als er seine Ausbildung zum "Hüter der Erinnerung" antritt, erkennt er, welch hohen Preis die Menschheit für diese uniforme Zufriedenheit zahlen muss. Jonas beschließt, das System zu verlassen, und begibt sich auf eine lebensgefährliche Flucht ...Lois Lowrys aufrüttelnder Roman erhielt bereits die Newbery Medal und wurde nun mit Brenton Thwaites, Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Swift, Katie Holmes u.v.a. verfilmt.

Now a major motion picture, Lois Lowrys powerful and provocative Newbery Medalwinning tale has become one of the most influential novels of our time.

(star) "A compelling and inspirational portrait of the author emerges from these vivid snapshots of life's joyful, sad and surprising moments."--Publishers Weekly, starred review In this moving autobiography, Lois Lowry explores her rich history through personal photographs, memories, and recollections of childhood friends. Lowry's writing often transports readers into other worlds. Now, we have the opportunity to travel into the real world that is her life. This edition features a refreshed design, an introduction by bestselling author Alice Hoffman, and material from Lois from the past twenty years, including the making of The Giver movie.