Gathering Blue

English

ISBN: 0440229499

EAN: 9780440229490

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction/Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Special Needs/Juvenile Fiction / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes/Juvenile Fiction / Art & Architecture/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Release Date: 09/30/2002

Age Range: 8-12

Synopsis: Lois Lowrys Gathering Bluecontinues the quartet beginning with the quintessential dystopian novel, The Giver, followed by Messenger and Son. 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. From the Paperback edition.

Awards: Black-Eyed Susan Book Award – null  Charlie May Simon Childrens Book Award – null  Colorado Childrens Book Award – null  Golden Sower Award – null  Iowa Teen Award – null  Land of Enchantment Book Award – null  Maine Student Book Award – null  Nene Award – null  Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award – null  Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award – null  Young Hoosier Book Award – null 

Gathering Blue

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.66 inches

Width: 4.19 inches

Length: 7.09 inches

Weight: 4.09 oz

Pages: 224