... of Publication: New York, New York Publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books Date of Publication: 2000 Gathering Blue is a companion to Lois Lowry's award-winning The Giver. Often viewed as a sequel, it is not, but it does follow the same principles of life's portrayal that The ... cannot be tolerated under any circumstance for survival of this community. Kira is stuck in the middle of a desperate situation. Born to young parents, her father was killed by "beasts- while hunting before she was born. When her mother delivered, a complication occurred and Kira's (then known as Kir) leg was twisted. Doo...

• Word Count: 986
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Gathering Blue Essay- by Lois Lowry The book I read was called Gathering Blue. It's a story about a girl who is orphaned and after her mother dies she is supposed to die too, but she is taken to the Council of Guardians and they decide ... ...

• Word Count: 632
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School