Here are the main events of "The Giver" in chronological order:
- Jonas sees an apple change in some way and takes it home.
- Jonas skips the Ceremony of Twelves.
- Jonas is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory.
- Jonas witnesses the "release" of a twin and is disturbed that his father, a Nurturer, is involved in the release of babies.
- Jonas flees the community.
- Jonas experiences the red sled as he and Gabe slide towards the home with colorful lights, sounds of music, and joyful singing.