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Gathering Blue

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Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry is a thought-provoking tale set in a dystopian society. It follows a young girl named Kira, who is talented in embroidery and lives in a community where the weak and disabled are cast out. As she navigates her challenges, Kira discovers hidden truths about her world and the power of creativity to transform lives. This story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the quest for a more compassionate society.
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If you're fascinated by stories set in dystopian worlds with strong female protagonists, this book should capture your interest. Lois Lowry crafts a tale of resilience and creativity where a young girl must navigate a society that values her unique artistic gift, offering themes of empowerment and hope. Fans of thought-provoking journeys about discovering one's purpose are likely to find this read engaging.

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Gathering Blue

The fascinating sequel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.

The second novel in the classic science-fiction fantasy adventure series for kids

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The fascinating sequel to The Giver which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes, and Taylor Swift.

Gathering Blue is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of The Giver. It tells the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of Guardians...

On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes discoveries that will change her life and world forever.

Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating follow-up to The Giver.

Series: The Giver Quartet

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ISBN: 9780007597260

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.

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