Gathering Blue

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Dystopian tale of talent amid oppression.

"Gathering Blue" will resonate with you if you're drawn to stories that illuminate the strength of the human spirit in the face of societal challenges. Kira's journey challenges the norms of her harsh world, blending the richness of weaving metaphors with the unraveling of dark societal truths. It's a story that mixes the appreciation of artistry with a hunger for freedom and truth, set in a thought-provoking alternate reality.

  • Massachusetts Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Literature (2001)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Gathering Blue

Regular price $10.90
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ISBN: 9780440229490
Authors: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Date of Publication: 2002-09-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 196082 readers)

Description

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 carry out. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes that she is surrounded by mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world—and to find out what exists beyond it.
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Dystopian tale of talent amid oppression.

"Gathering Blue" will resonate with you if you're drawn to stories that illuminate the strength of the human spirit in the face of societal challenges. Kira's journey challenges the norms of her harsh world, blending the richness of weaving metaphors with the unraveling of dark societal truths. It's a story that mixes the appreciation of artistry with a hunger for freedom and truth, set in a thought-provoking alternate reality.

  • Massachusetts Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Literature (2001)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.