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The Giver

The Giver author describes upcoming fourth book; movie in the works

Arts, Culture & Media

The Giver, the controversial, yet popular, children’s book has been renewed with a fourth installment, Son. Out in October, Son continues the story of the Community. But that’s not the only news for the series. The Giver itself is being made into a movie.

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