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.
This is volume 2 in Giver Quartet .
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Lois Lowry is known for her versatility as a writer. She has received countless honors, including two Newbery Medals for Number the Stars and The Giver . She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusettts, and a farmhouse in Maine. Visit her website at www. loislowry. com .
Coming Of Age in fiction
Media Ties in fiction
Disability And Special Needs in fiction
Orphans And Foster Homes in fiction
Special Needs in fiction
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Black-Eyed Susan Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-9 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
