Lois Lowry moved to Japan in 1948.
Lois Lowry's sister, Helen, died in a car accident in 1997. This event profoundly influenced Lowry and inspired her to write the novel "The Giver."
Lois Lowry's daughter was killed in a tragic accident in 1992. This personal tragedy deeply impacted Lowry and influenced her writing.
she died of cancer a year or 3 ago.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Medal in 1990.
Ellen was celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, when she went to the synagogue in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry was first published on the 24th of April in the year 1989. The novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1990 as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
Number the Stars won the Newbery Medal in 1990.
In the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Kirsten Johansen is described as a ten-year-old with dark hair and blue eyes. She is depicted as brave and caring, with a strong sense of loyalty towards her Jewish friend, Ellen.
The Giver by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Medal in 1994.
In "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, children receive their jacket with pockets at the Ceremony of Nines, when they turn nine years old. This ceremony marks their transition from childhood to the next stage of their lives in the community.
Lois Lowry got the idea for her book by her own memories. She mentions specific ones in her speech when she received a Newberry Medal Award.
The novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowry takes place in a society where seasons are not explicitly mentioned. However, the setting appears to be a controlled environment with a consistent climate throughout the year.