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Gathering Blue

Gathering Blue

The Giver Quartet
Lois Lowry
Published in
2000
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Dystopian
Survival
Unity
Maritime

Description

Gathering Blue is a young adult-social science novel, written by Lois Lowry and released in the year 2000. It is a companion book to The Giver (1993) being set in the same future time period and universe, treating some of the same themes, and is followed by Messenger (2004), and Son (2012) in The Giver Quartet.
Age
9-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Explores themes of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
  • Offers a unique perspective on a dystopian society.
  • Encourages readers to question societal norms and values.
  • Highlights the power of creativity and art.