The Giver Quartet Books in Order

novel series by Lois Lowry

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Giver

    The Giver

    1999 · Lois Lowry

    At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who…

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  2. Cover of Gathering Blue

    Gathering Blue

    2001 · Lois Lowry

    Kira is a young girl who lives in a poor village. She is injured and loses her parents, but she is taken to a large building called the Council…

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  3. Cover of Messenger (The Giver #3)

    Messenger (The Giver #3)

    2004 · Lois Lowry

    "The Giver" is the first book in a trilogy by Lois Lowry. It is commonly taught in 8th and 9th grade English classes and introduces the concept of a…

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  4. Cover of Son

    Son

    2012 · Lois Lowry

    Claire is a teenage girl in a utopian community where Birthmothers are assigned to bear children. Unlike the other Birthmothers, she forms a strong…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Giver Quartet books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Giver”. Start with “The Giver.”

How many books are in the The Giver Quartet series?

We list 4 books by Lois Lowry , published between 1999–2012.

Where can I buy the The Giver Quartet books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.