She moves to the Council Edifice, a gothic-style structure, one of the few to survive the Ruin. Instead, the society's Council of Guardians installs her as caretaker of the Singer's robe, a precious ceremonial garment depicting the history of the world and used at the annual Gathering. Kira, a crippled young weaver, has been raised and taught her craft by her mother, after her father was allegedly killed by 'beasts.' When her mother dies, Kira fears that she will be cast out of the village. Having suffered numerous unnamed disasters (aka, the Ruin), civilization has regressed to a primitive, technology-free state an opening author's note describes a society in which 'disorder, savagery, and self-interest' rule. Now divorced, she lives in West Cambridge with her dog, Bandit, and spends weekends in her nineteenth-century farmhouse in New Hampshire.Īfter conjuring the pitfalls of a technologically advanced society in The Giver, Lowry looks toward a different type of future to create this dark, prophetic tale with a strong medieval flavor. Her father was an Army dentist and the family lived all over the world. Lois Lowry, author of over twenty novels and twice winner of the Newbery Medal (for The Giver and Number the Stars), was born on 20 March 1937 in Hawaii. “Lowry is once again in top form – raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers.' Publishers Weekly 'The Giver, a powerful and provocative novel, is sure to keep older children reading and thinking.' New York Times On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes discoveries that will change her life and world forever.Īward-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. It tells the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of Guardians…

GATHERING BLUE is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of THE GIVER.

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 book series