Title: Gathering Blue Author: Lois Lowry type of book: juvenile fiction call number: J or YA/Fic or BIAB

This book is strong in story and setting.

Summary:
Kira is an orphan with a physical disability. She is in danger from hateful people from her primitive village. Will her skill with embroidery save her? Will her past help her as she discovers strange things about her village and way of life?

I would recommend this book!

Why?
The setting is mysterious, appearing to be in the past, but may actually be from the future, as we discover from Kira's knowledge of the oral tradition of her village. Kira comes to life through the author's revelation of her feelings about other characters.

Employee Initials: LK Review Date: December 2006

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