Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)
by Lois Lowry
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 114.9K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 240 pages.
About Gathering Blue
In her strongest work to date, 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, and what will 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lois Lowry |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 114,917 |
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What genre is Gathering Blue?
Gathering Blue is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Gathering Blue worth reading?
Based on 114.9K reader ratings, Gathering Blue has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Gathering Blue?
Gathering Blue has 240 pages.
Who wrote Gathering Blue?
Gathering Blue was written by Lois Lowry. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for Gathering Blue?
The ISBN-13 for Gathering Blue is 9780385732570.0.
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