Gathering Blue
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2000 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Gathering Blue

Written by Lois Lowry

Book #2 in the The Giver Quartet series

In a harsh society, an orphaned girl must uncover hidden truths to survive and change her world forever.

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241 pages· 47,983 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 680L
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In a future society that discards the weak, orphaned Kira faces an uncertain fate. Summoned by the Council of Guardians, she discovers her unique talent is both a blessing and a burden. As she navigates new responsibilities, Kira embarks on a quest for truth, uncovering secrets that could alter her life and the world she knows. Will her discoveries bring hope or further despair? This gripping tale challenges perceptions of community and creativity, leaving readers to ponder the values they hold dear.

From the publisher

Lois Lowry once again creates a mysterious but plausible future world. It is a society ruled by savagery and deceit that shuns and discards the weak. Left orphaned and physically flawed, young Kira faces a frightening, uncertain future. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, she struggles with ever broadening responsibilities in her quest for truth, discovering things that will change her life forever.

As she did in THE GIVER, Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve, and what could be considered valuable. Every reader will be taken by Kira’s plight and will long ponder her haunting world and the hope for the future.

At a glance
Format
Pages
241
Words
47,983
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
X
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
44063
Publication
Published
January 1, 2000
First published
September 1, 2000
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547995687
LCCN
2011287901
OCLC
914329795

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