Gathering Blue

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  When Kira's mother dies, leaving her alone, neighbors want her to be "taken to the field" because of her handicap and uselessness to the community, but the Guardians choose to keep her because of her skill with threads. It turns out that 3 orphaned children with unique skills have been mysteriously ... (continue)

  When Kira's mother dies, leaving her alone, neighbors want her to be "taken to the field" because of her handicap and uselessness to the community, but the Guardians choose to keep her because of her skill with threads. It turns out that 3 orphaned children with unique skills have been mysteriously orphaned and taken in by the Guardians. The children live in luxury now, while most people live in squalor and amidst constant fights and abuse. Kira discovers that it doesn't have to be this way, but what can she do about it? Read the book. It's pretty good.

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  ― Missmath144 said on Aug 6, 2009 about the Audio Cassette edition | Add your feedback

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  I really liked this book. It got me guessing what would happen. Although it seems to be written for a younger audience it also hinted at a darker reality of conspiracy--evil actions of those in high places to keep the lower classes in their caste. It emphasizes the importance of caring for others ... (continue)

  I really liked this book. It got me guessing what would happen. Although it seems to be written for a younger audience it also hinted at a darker reality of conspiracy--evil actions of those in high places to keep the lower classes in their caste. It emphasizes the importance of caring for others and being an individual in the face of difficulty--looking for your individual talents and strengthening them to deal with the unpleasant opposition that inevitably comes everyone's way.

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• English Books
• Paperback
• ISBN-10: 0747555923
• ISBN-13: 9780747555926
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Ltd
• Pub date: Feb 28, 2002
• Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding and Others

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