George’s mother asks her son to bark, but he makes almost every other animal sound instead. He goes “meow,” “oink,” and “quack,” instead of even the smallest bark. Finally, the vet finds out the reason why.
It's New Year's Eve, and the town of Fruitvale is ready to celebrate. But this year, the townsfolk have more to worry about than party hats and noisemakers. There's a cat burglar on the loose! Even though Dottie, Casey, and Leon are stuck with a babysitter on this New Year's Eve, that doesn't stop them from using their detective skills. Can they catch the thief before the clock strikes midnight?
The story of a dystopian community ruled by the Committee of Elders, which tightly controls every aspect of society. When 12-year-old Jonas is granted the highest job in the society, Receiver of Memory, he learns from the Giver all that has been sacrificed in the name of order and sameness.