The Giver Quartet books in order A series by Lois Lowry
The Giver Quartet series by Lois Lowry has 4 books, from The Giver (1993) to Son (Oct 2012). Read it in order, starting with The Giver.
Reading order: 1 The Giver (1993) · 2 Gathering Blue (2000) · 3 Messenger (2004) · 4 Son (2012)
Updated September 2026
All 4 The Giver Quartet books in order
- 1.
The Giver (1993)
- 2.
Gathering Blue (2000)
- 3.
Messenger (2004)
- 4.
Son (Oct 2012)
The Giver Quartet on screen
- The Giver (2014)Film · from The Giver
The Giver Quartet FAQ
- How many The Giver Quartet books are there?
- There are 4 The Giver Quartet books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Giver Quartet books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Giver (1993): 1 The Giver (1993) · 2 Gathering Blue (2000) · 3 Messenger (2004) · 4 Son (2012).
- What is the first The Giver Quartet book?
- The Giver (1993).
- What is the latest The Giver Quartet book?
- Son (Oct 2012).
- Is the Giver Quartet series finished?
- There have been no new The Giver Quartet books since 2012.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.