Lois Lowry

The children's book that Lois Lowry wrote for Redbook magazine was titled "The Birthday Ball." It was serialized in the magazine in 1999.

Some settings in "Son" by Lois Lowry include the community where Claire lives, the sinister Village where she finds herself after leaving the community, and the ocean village where she seeks to find her son. Each setting provides a unique backdrop for the characters and plot development in the novel.

Matty was able to pass through the forest in "Messenger" because he possessed a unique ability to heal others with his hands. This gift allowed him to navigate the forest safely and effectively.

Lois Lowry's parents were named Katharine and Robert Hammersberg.

Lois Mailou Jones was an influential artist known for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her work in African American art. She was known for her vibrant and expressive paintings that often depicted themes of identity, culture, and heritage. Jones was also a pioneer for African American artists, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.

Yes, Lois Lowry was a former contestant on the game show "Jeopardy." She appeared on the show in the late 1980s and competed as a contestant.

The purpose of writing a biography of Lois Lowry is to provide readers with insight into her life, background, and experiences that have shaped her as a writer. It allows readers to better understand her work and the influences that have led to the creation of her stories. Additionally, a biography can serve to inspire future writers or fans of Lowry's work.

Yes she is still alive. She was born on March 20, 1937. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Annemarie said that Ellen had moved into a different world because Ellen was leaving to reunite with her family and face the challenges ahead as Jews in a time of oppression. This meant that Ellen's focus and priorities had shifted, moving her away from her life with Annemarie and towards the difficult realities that lay ahead for her own family.

Lois Lowry was inspired to write "Number the Stars" after hearing the true story of a young girl named Annelise who helped her Jewish friend escape from the Nazis in Denmark during World War II. This story of friendship and bravery served as the foundation for the plot of the novel.

LS Lowry studied at the Manchester School of Art from 1905 to 1915.

Dystopia, Science Fiction

In "The Giver," individuals in the community attend annual ceremonies where children are assigned their future roles in society. The main character, Jonas, participates in these ceremonies along with his peers, family members, and community leaders. The ceremonies are significant events that shape each individual's path and role in the community.

In "The Messenger" by Lois Lowry, the inciting event is when the protagonist, Matty, discovers that his community is slowly becoming corrupt due to the desire for power and control. This realization prompts him to embark on a journey to deliver an important message to the larger world and ultimately save his community from destruction.

Molly and Meg are sisters. Both need to move to a new house in New England. Meg is 13 and Molly is 15. Molly is the perfect one, she is popular, nice, she is a cheerleader and she always smiles and giggles. Meg gets angry sometimes, she wears glasses, she likes photography and art. When they get to the new house, things change. They have to share a room, and it's a little hard for both of them, even though they love each other. They also meet new friends, the neighbors. Molly gets very sick; and her nose starts bleeding, and at first, the doctor thought it was a cold. But things get worse. Molly's nose starts to bleed very badly, and she needs to go to the hospital. She needs to stay there a little long, because doctors have to discover what medicine to give her. Molly starts to get better, and she is able to get home, but still, she has to take the pills the doctor gave her. Things where getting normal again, but then, they discover red dots on molly's legs, and she has to get back to the hospital, but this time she never returned home. Molly had Leukemia, and she died. It was sad for all, that she had left.

Lowry's parents died in 1924. Her mother died first in January, and her father died in November of the same year. This experience deeply impacted her and influenced her later writings.

Lois Lowry's first book was "A Summer to Die," published in 1977. It is a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of family, loss, and resilience.

Lois Lowry has four children: Alix, Grey, Kristin, and Benjamin.

In "Messenger" by Lois Lowry, the character Matty trades his unhealed wounded dog, Frolic, for the life of Leader, an injured stranger who had helped him earlier. Leader had guided and protected Matty through his journey to deliver an important message to the community.

The Lexile measure for "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry is 680L.

Lois Lowry chose to end the book with ambiguity to encourage readers to think about themes like memory, identity, and society, and to draw their own conclusions. By leaving it open-ended, she invites readers to consider the possibilities and interpretations of the story.

Baby blue with pink polka dots

no, Lois Lowry was actually born in Hawaii.

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.

Lois Lowry lived in Hawaii, New York, and Japan.