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Gathering Blue

by Lois Lowry

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Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world and see what places exist beyond.

Synopsis:

Kira, an orphan with a lame leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She is spared by the Council of Guardians, who recognize her gift as a weaver. But Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by secrets. This companion novel to Lowry's "The Giver" is reissued in this Readers Circle edition, which includes a reading group discussion guide.

Synopsis:

Living with a twisted leg in a world where the weak are cast aside, Kira fears for her future until she is spared. A gifted weaver, Kira is given a task that no other community member can do.
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joleen, May 25, 2007 (view all comments by joleen)
This book is a wonderful book for all ages and is especially a good one for book clubs. Although the book is geared primarily towards jr. high or middle school youth, adults will take away even more from this book, its story and message. At work (a University in the midwest) we are reading the entire triology set and discussion regarding the books have been wonderful, varied and thought-provoking to say the least. I hope that you decide to read the book and see why people recommend it.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440229490
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Publisher:
Laurel Leaf Library
Author:
Lowry, Lois
Location:
New York
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Science Fiction
Subject:
Artists
Subject:
Social Situations - Special Needs
Subject:
Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
Subject:
Orphans
Subject:
People with disabilities
Subject:
Social Issues - Special Needs
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Series Volume:
240
Publication Date:
September 2002
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
722x422x73 26
Age Level:
09-12
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