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Gathering Blue

(Book #2 in The Giver Quartet series)

Book Overview: Gathering Blue

The second book in Lois Lowry’s Giver Quartet, which began with the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning The Giver.

Left orphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frighteningly uncertain future.

Her neighbors are hostile, and no one but a small boy offers to help. When she is summoned to judgment by The Council of Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life.

But the Council, to her surprise, has plans for her. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, the young girl faces new responsibilities and a set of mysteries deep within the only world she has ever known. On her quest for truth, Kira discovers things that will change her life and world forever.

A compelling examination of a future society, Gathering Blue challenges readers to think about community, creativity, and the values that they have learned to accept. Once again Lois Lowry brings readers on a provocative journey that inspires contemplation long after the last page is turned.

“This extraordinary novel is remarkable for its fully realized characters, gripping plot, and Lowry’s singular vision of a future.” —VOYA

The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time. Don’t miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry’s Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

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Editorial Reviews

“Lowry returns to the metaphorical future world of her Newbery-winning The Giver. . . . Plenty of material for thought and discussion here, plus a touch of magic and a tantalizing hint about the previous book’s famously ambiguous ending.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Lowry is a master at creating worlds, both real and imagined, and this incarnation of our civilization some time in the future is one of her strongest creations.” — Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry is an acclaimed American author best known for her work in children’s literature. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lowry’s work often explores complex topics such as racism, terminal illness, and the Holocaust. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including two prestigious Newbery Medals for her novels “Number the Stars” (1989) and “The Giver” (1993). “The Giver” is often noted for its exploration of dystopian themes, particularly within a society that suppresses human emotions. Additionally, several of Lowry’s books have been adapted for stage and film. Her work consistently emphasizes the inherent value and dignity of human life, regardless of the circumstances.

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