Response to Children's Literature

The Giver is write in the perspective of Jonas, an eleven year old boy who lives in what seems to be  utopian society in the future. There is no pain, no fear, no hatred or prejudice. The society seems actually very creepy to me because everyone acts, talks, dresses and interacts the same. There is very little differentiation between individuals and there is no real freedom to make individual choices. It seems as if every member of the community is being controlled. Even jobs, spouses/ families and lifestyles are dictated by the society they live in, not the individual themselves. Jonas is going to be given his job assignment in what is called a ceremony of twelve. Because he has certain powers that others don't he is given the job of The Receiver. In this job he keeps the memories of sadness, anger, madness, pain or any other emotion the people in the community might remember. Overall, I thought the ideas in The Giver were really creative and imaginative. I was trying to think

The second half of Wonder continues to introduce new characters and perspectives. I really enjoyed this book and the story of Auggie. I think this book touches on many different key lessons, ideas and themes. The theme I htink is most prevelant in this story is the theme of perserverance. Also key in this story is friendship, love and growth. August shows extreme perseverance through many aspects and point in his life. He is faced automatically with hardships as he is born with facial abnormalities. He faces bullying, taunting, bad/ mean looks and the fear that he is never going to be a normal kid, like everyone else. While he has the help of his family and friend Auggie's shows that he is tough and resilient in the face of hardships and challenges.  Wonder also hints at themes of love, friendship, courage, and growth. Growth in particular is something I think Auggie personally exhibits a lot as the book goes on. He starts the book as a sheltered young kid who is being fa