Lowry, Lois
Overview
| Works: | 671 works in 3,125 publications in 26 languages and 146,335 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Science fiction Young adult works Humorous fiction Historical fiction Fantasy fiction Film adaptations Drama Science fiction films |
| Subject Headings: | Authors, American |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Dedicatee, Author of dialog, Illustrator, Author of introduction, Creator, Artist, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.L9673, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Lois Lowry
- Looking back : a book of memories by Lois Lowry( Book )
- Author talk : conversations with Judy Blume [and others]( Book )
- Lois Lowry by Joel Chaston( Book )
- Children make terrible pets : --and more stories about family by Peter Brown( Visual )
- Lois Lowry by Susanna Daniel( Book )
- Lois Lowry by Lois Markham( Book )
- Lois Lowry by Lily Erlic( Book )
- Lois Lowry by Chris Bowman( Book )
- Lois Lowry by John Bankston( Book )
- Lois Lowry : the giver of stories and memories by Lisa Rondinelli Albert( Book )
- Meet Lois Lowry by Frances E Ruffin( Book )
- Something about the author( )
- Number the stars by Lois Lowry( )
- Lois Lowry by Deborah Grahame-Smith( Book )
- Lois Lowry by Nicholas Faulkner( Book )
- Literature circle guide : the giver by Perdita Finn( Book )
- A Visit with Lois Lowry( Visual )
- Lois Lowry by Lois Lowry( Recording )
- The Giver by Phillip Noyce( Visual )
- The Giver by Lois Lowry : book analysis by Yann Dalle( )
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Most widely held works by
Lois Lowry
The giver by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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353 editions published between 1992 and 2019 in 21 languages and held by 12,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives
353 editions published between 1992 and 2019 in 21 languages and held by 12,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives
Number the stars by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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180 editions published between 1989 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 8,960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is 1943 and to Annemarie Johansen life in Copenhagen is a complicated mix of ordinary home and school life, food shortages and the constant presence of Nazi soldiers. Bravery seems a vague virtue but one Annemarie herself will soon be called upon to possess
180 editions published between 1989 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 8,960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is 1943 and to Annemarie Johansen life in Copenhagen is a complicated mix of ordinary home and school life, food shortages and the constant presence of Nazi soldiers. Bravery seems a vague virtue but one Annemarie herself will soon be called upon to possess
Gathering blue by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
116 editions published between 1993 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians
116 editions published between 1993 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians
Gossamer by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
36 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 5,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year-old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds
36 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 5,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year-old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds
Messenger by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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84 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 5,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue," Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand
84 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 5,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue," Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand
The Willoughbys by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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18 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 4,978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny
18 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 4,978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny
Anastasia Krupnik by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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105 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 4,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anastasia's 10th year has some good things like falling in love and really getting to know her grandmother and some bad things like finding out about an impending baby brother
105 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 4,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anastasia's 10th year has some good things like falling in love and really getting to know her grandmother and some bad things like finding out about an impending baby brother
Son by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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39 editions published between 1993 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit
39 editions published between 1993 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit
The giver by
Lois Lowry(
Recording
)
86 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives
86 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives
A summer to die by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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59 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Meg envies her sister Molly's beauty and popularity, and these feelings make it difficult for her to cope with Molly's illness
59 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Meg envies her sister Molly's beauty and popularity, and these feelings make it difficult for her to cope with Molly's illness
Anastasia again! by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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53 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Anastasia is horrified at her family's decision to move from their city apartment to a house in the suburbs
53 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Anastasia is horrified at her family's decision to move from their city apartment to a house in the suburbs
The birthday ball by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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11 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 3,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a bored Princess Patricia Priscilla makes her chambermaid switch identities with her so she can attend the village school, her attitude changes and she plans a new way to celebrate her sixteenth birthday
11 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 3,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a bored Princess Patricia Priscilla makes her chambermaid switch identities with her so she can attend the village school, her attitude changes and she plans a new way to celebrate her sixteenth birthday
Number the stars by
Lois Lowry(
Recording
)
81 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis
81 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis
Gooney Bird Greene by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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14 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Persian and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name
14 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Persian and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name
All about Sam by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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26 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in English and held by 2,750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventures of Sam, Anastasia Krupnik's younger brother, from his first day as a newborn through his mischievous times as a toddler
26 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in English and held by 2,750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventures of Sam, Anastasia Krupnik's younger brother, from his first day as a newborn through his mischievous times as a toddler
Anastasia at your service by
Lois Lowry(
Book
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51 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A long, boring summer -- that's what Anastasia has to look forward to when her best friend goes off to camp. She's thrilled when old Mrs. Bellingham answers her ad for a job as a Lady's Companion. Her troubles will be over. She'll be earning money and be busy. But, she doesn't expect to have to polish silver and serve as a maid at ther granddaughter's birthday party
51 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A long, boring summer -- that's what Anastasia has to look forward to when her best friend goes off to camp. She's thrilled when old Mrs. Bellingham answers her ad for a job as a Lady's Companion. Her troubles will be over. She'll be earning money and be busy. But, she doesn't expect to have to polish silver and serve as a maid at ther granddaughter's birthday party
Anastasia, ask your analyst by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anastasia's seventh-grade science project becomes almost more than she can handle, but her brother Sam, age three, and a bust of Freud, aid her nobly
49 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anastasia's seventh-grade science project becomes almost more than she can handle, but her brother Sam, age three, and a bust of Freud, aid her nobly
Anastasia on her own by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
43 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Her family's new organized schedule for easy housekeeping makes thirteen-year-old Anastasia confident that she can run the household while her mother is out of town, until she hits unexpected complications
43 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Her family's new organized schedule for easy housekeeping makes thirteen-year-old Anastasia confident that she can run the household while her mother is out of town, until she hits unexpected complications
The silent boy by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
30 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Katy, the precocious ten-year-old daughter of the town doctor, befriends a boy with mental disabilities
30 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Katy, the precocious ten-year-old daughter of the town doctor, befriends a boy with mental disabilities
Anastasia's chosen career by
Lois Lowry(
Book
)
36 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Anastasia acquires poise and self-confidence, a new friend, and advice on becoming a bookstore owner when she commutes to Boston to take a modeling course
36 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Anastasia acquires poise and self-confidence, a new friend, and advice on becoming a bookstore owner when she commutes to Boston to take a modeling course
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Related Identities
- De Groat, Diane Illustrator
- Thomas, Middy Chilman 1931- Illustrator
- Houghton Mifflin Company Publisher
- Rifkin, Ron Performer Narrator
- Feiffer, Jules Other Illustrator
- Oliver, Jenni Illustrator
- Listening Library Publisher
- Ibatoulline, Bagram Other Illustrator Author
- Brown, Blair Narrator
- Dunne, Bernadette Narrator
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Adoption Artists Authors, American Birthdays Brothers and sisters Child abuse Community life Conduct of life Conformity Control (Psychology) Death Denmark Dreams Dystopias Ethics Families Foster home care Friendship Gerbils Girls Healers Household employees Individuality Infants Jews rescue--World War) Liberty Lowry, Lois Memory Mother and child Moving, Household Nightmares Orphans People with disabilities People with mental disabilities Princesses School principals Schools Science fiction Secrecy Self-perception Separation (Psychology) Social control Social prediction Storytelling Students Surrogate mothers Unmarried mothers Utopias World War (1939-1945) Young adult fiction
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Alternative Names
Hammersburg Lois Ann
Hammersburg, Lois Ann 1937-
Lois Lowry Amerikaans journaliste
Lois Lowry écrivain américaine
Lois Lowry escriptora estatunidenca
Lois Lowry escritora estadounidense
Lois Lowry scrittrice statunitense
Lois Lowry US-amerikanische Autorin
Lois Lowry yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija
Lois Lowryová
Lorija, Luisa 1937-
Lôwrî, Lôyis 1937-
Lowry Lois
Lowry, Lois 1937-
Rōrī, Roisu 1937-
Лоис Лаури
Лоис Лоури
Лоїс Лоурі
לארי, לויס
לויס לאורי
לויס לאורי צלמת אמריקאית
לורי, לויס
لوییس لوری عکاس، ژورنالیست، و نویسنده آمریکایی
라우리, 로이스 1937-
로리, 로이스 1937-
로우리, L. 1937-
로우리, 로이스 1937-
로이스 로리
ロイス・ローリー
ローリー, ロイス
洛伊絲·洛利
Languages
English
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Spanish (179)
French (106)
German (66)
Chinese (22)
Hungarian (11)
Italian (10)
Korean (9)
Catalan (8)
Polish (7)
Vietnamese (6)
Swedish (5)
Japanese (4)
Finnish (4)
Galician (3)
Russian (3)
Croatian (2)
Hebrew (2)
Dutch (2)
Thai (2)
Albanian (1)
Arabic (1)
Estonian (1)
Persian (1)
Afrikaans (1)
Portuguese (1)
Spanish (179)
French (106)
German (66)
Chinese (22)
Hungarian (11)
Italian (10)
Korean (9)
Catalan (8)
Polish (7)
Vietnamese (6)
Swedish (5)
Japanese (4)
Finnish (4)
Galician (3)
Russian (3)
Croatian (2)
Hebrew (2)
Dutch (2)
Thai (2)
Albanian (1)
Arabic (1)
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