Gathering Blue

Okay so, this is the book I have posted about. This is the book that comes after the Giver, by Lois Lowry. I read the whole book so I hope you like it. I also am going to post a special story by me, that I entered for a Rutgers Writing Contest in fifth grade. So read the summary, and remember to COMMENT on what you like or should post!!


The book is a companion novel to The Giver (1993), and is followed by Messenger (2004) in The Giver trilogy. It is set in the same future time period and it treats some of the same themes. The central character, Kira, who has a twisted leg, is orphaned and must learn to survive in a society which normally leaves the weak or disabled exposed to die in the fields. In Gathering Blue Kira needs a reason for the Council of Edifice to keep her in the village and not take her to the Field. Along the way she meets characters such as Matt and his dog (Branchie), Thomas, Jo, and Christopher (Kira's dad). For Kira, finding Blue dyes is the best thing for her. Along the way, she learns more about the truth of her village and the terrible secrets they hold.Kira is often kept company by a mischievous boy called Matt, who looks to Kira much as he would look to a generous, indulgent, but incorrupt older sister. It is Matt who unwittingly reveals the flaws in society to Kira, who conveys them to Thomas. Ultimately the artists realize that they were purposely made orphans by the Council of Guardians, the group which rules their country. The said Council makes every deceptive effort to keep the artists under its control, but fails because of Kira and Matt.

In the next book,Messenger several characters appear again. I dont want to spoil the ending, so I hope yulike it and comment to tell if I should post the next book. Remember read, write and BLOG!!