Gathering Blue
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry is a thought-provoking reissue published by Houghton Mifflin in 2012, featuring 241 pages in English. This novel presents a future society characterized by savagery and deceit, where the weak are discarded. The story follows Kira, a young orphan with physical flaws, as she navigates a frightening and uncertain future. Gifted with a remarkable talent, Kira’s journey is one of survival and self-discovery, leading her to uncover truths that will profoundly impact her life.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world that challenges perceptions of value and humanity. As Kira grapples with her responsibilities and the harsh realities of her environment, themes of family and resilience emerge. The narrative invites reflection on societal evolution and the potential for hope amidst adversity. Gathering Blue offers a unique exploration of dystopian elements within the framework of young adult fiction, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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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.
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