Summary - Messenger: Based On The Book By Lois Lowry

SUMMARY

MESSENGER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LOIS LOWRY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to Village and Matty

Village Life and its Inhabitants

Hints of Discord and the Gaming Machine

Leader's Concerns and the Petition

Discovering Hidden Truths

Trade Mart and its Disturbing Effects

The Naming of Frolic and the Looming Crisis

The Meeting and the Division of Village

The Journey and the Ultimate Sacrifice

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In "Messenger" by Lois Lowry, young Matty, a member of the seemingly utopian Village, discovers he possesses a mysterious healing power. This community, which values honesty, faces a growing crisis as its principles are challenged by the introduction of trade and increasing selfishness. As Village debates closing its borders to outsiders, Matty undertakes a perilous journey through the perilous Forest to deliver vital messages and confront the forces threatening his home. The story explores themes of community, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of greed as Matty grapples with his emerging abilities and the looming division within Village.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025