The Giver

Jonas is a member of a "utopian" society created some time in our future.  At the age of twelve, he receives his job assignment--the Receiver of Memory (sort of a walking history book) for his community.  As Jonas trains under the present Receiver, Jonas begins to question the beliefs and rules of his society.

Once again, this is a YA novel with both depth and a high level of interest.  The book stresses the importance of individuality in the face of "Sameness" and the importance of having both the good and the bad. 

I liked the book enough that I purchased its two companion novels: Gathering Blue and Messenger.