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“Jonas went and sat beside them while his father untied Lily's hair ribbons and combed her hair. He placed one hand on each of their shoulders. With all of his being he tried to give each of them a piece of the memory: not of the tortured cry of the elephant, of their towering, immense creature and the meticulous touch with which it had tended its friend at the end. But his father had continued to comb Lily's long hair, and Lily, impatient, had finally wriggled under her brother's touch. "Jonas," she said, "you're hurting me with your hand.”

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Book:The Giver
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The Giver

In this thought-provoking narrative, a young boy named Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect society where emotions and personal experiences are forbidden. He is selected to receive the memories of the Giver, who is the only person who retains the knowledge of the world before the society's establishment. As Jonas learns about the past and the complexities of human emotions, he must grapple with the moral implications of his newfound knowledge and the potential consequences of challenging the societal norms. more

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Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry is an American author renowned for her works in children's and young adult literature. Her books often explore social and political issues, with her most famous work being 'The Giver', which has been praised for its profound themes and rich imagination. more

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