Lois Lowry was inspired to write "The Giver" after reading an article About a Boy who had witnessed a haunting image of a horse-drawn cart piled with bodies, images that remained with her for years before evolving into the story of Jonas and his dystopian world.
No, Lois Lowry did not write Number the Stars. The book was written by Lois Lowry's fellow Newbery Medal-winning author, Lois Lowry.
Lois Lowry's first book was "A Summer to Die," which was published in 1977.
Lois Lowry was inspired to write "The Giver" by a photograph she saw of babies in a crowded orphanage, which made her think about a world in which everything was under control. This idea developed into a story about a controlled society devoid of emotions and memories.
The Giver
Lois Lowry was a photographer as well as a free lance journalist in 1972 while living in Portland. After being recognized for her talent Lois decided to write a children's book. She received her degree, went to graduate school and began her life as a professional writer.
Messenger by Lois Lowry is 192 pages long.
The total number of book written by Lois Lowry is 11.
Lois Lowry
Ellen in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry had dark brown eyes.
The book "The Giver" by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Medal in 1994.
Number the Stars won the 1990 Newbery Medal.
1993