Author: Lois Lowry
Genre: Fantasy
You will like this book if:
- You like The Giver or Messenger, both books by Lois Lowry.
- You like to read dystopian literature.
- You wonder how the world would be different with more, less, or different laws.
- You recognize the importance of people's differences.
- You like to read books that make you think as you go.
- You believe in people being given unexplainable gifts.
- You prefer reading books with action and/or romance.
- You like books that are exciting.
- You have never read and are not interested in The Giver.
Fun Fact #2: If you like The Giver AND this book don't miss Messenger. That books is also a companion and ties all the stories together.
Summary: Kira lives in a community where disabilities and differences are not embraced and she finds herself in unpredictable situation; Kira not only has a deformed leg but her mother has passed away unexpectantly. The other women want her land for themselves and are justified in doing so because Kira has seeingly nothing to contribute to their community. Until one day, through a strange turn of events, she is given the opportunity to live within the grand Council Edifice and to do important work. She is supposed her gift of embroidery to create the scenes of the future upon a piece of cloth. She is joined by Thomas the Carver, and another young girl, The Singer. Not wanting to be forgotten, her friend from outside the Edifice (the rough and tumble Matty), brings her a special gift; he brings her the color blue which hasn't been replicated in her community in so long that there is no knowledge as to how to make it. With that gift Matty also brings others: strangers, question, and ultimately freedom.
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