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How many places Lois Lowry lived?
She and her husband lived in California, Connecticut, Florida, and South Carolina, and when her husband left the service to attend Harvard Law School, they moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts. After her husband finished law school, the Lowry family, which now included four children, settled in Portland, Maine.
How many grandkids does Lois Lowry have?
Lois Lowry has four children and two grandchildren. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What genres has Lois Lowry written?
Her genres range from contemporary fiction to historical fiction to fantasy to autobiographical. Her audiences range from elementary school children all the way up to young adults. Some of Lowry’s books are light-hearted, but others deal with serious and somber topics.
How many siblings does Lois Lowry have?
Helen Hammersberg
Jon Hammersberg
Lois Lowry/Siblings
Why is the giver banned in some schools?
Although intended for tween and teen readers, it easily appeals to adult readers as well, and Jonas’ experiences are full of good discussion topics. The Giver has been banned or challenged in various schools at times due to the potentially difficult topics it brings up including infanticide, suicide and euthanasia.
How old is Lois Lowry now?
84 years (March 20, 1937)
Lois Lowry/Age
Why is The Giver banned in some schools?
What is Lois Lowry’s dogs name?
Who’s this? Here I (writer, Lois Lowry) am with my Tibetan Terrier, Alfie. When our previous dog, also a Tibetan, died at thirteen and a half, it was briefly sort of a relief to be dogless.
Who did Lois Lowry marry?
Donald Grey Lowrym. 1956–1977
Lois Lowry/Spouse
Why is the Giving Tree a banned book?
The Giving Tree was banned from a public library in Colorado in 1988 because it was interpreted as being sexist. Some readers believe that the young boy continually takes from the female tree, without ever giving anything in return.
Is The Giver Jonas biological father?
No, they were not biologically related.
What is Lois Lowry doing today?
As of 2020, Lowry lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her Tibetan Terrier, Alfie, and her cat, Lulu. She also spends time at her farmhouse in Maine each year with her grandchildren.