Gathering Blue

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• La rivincita. Gathering blue

  La trama e le recensioni di "La rivincita. Gathering blue", romanzo di Lois Lowry edito da Giunti. Ambientato in una comunità del prossimo futuro, al pari di “The Giver”, in un villaggio dove ognuno pensa solo a se stesso e le persone con malattie o ... (read full critics)

  Qlibri published on Wed, 16 Mar 2011

3 Reviews

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  My thoughts

  This was a very good story about a world in which the weak are cast aside. I liked how Kira learned about her gift and the truth of the Council of Guardians. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Messenger.

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  krin5292 said on Jun 4, 2010 | Add your feedback

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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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  Good Read

  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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  Jardspen said on Apr 9, 2008 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Mass Market Paperback 224 Pages
• ISBN-10: 0440229499
• ISBN-13: 9780440229490
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf
• Pub date: Sep 10, 2002
• Dimensions: 1161 mm x 645 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding and Others
• In other languages: other languages Libros en Español

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