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Gathering Blue
(2004, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Lois Lowry)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Ambiguous but engrossing book in series.
updated 07.04.08
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for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Gathering Blue
Parents need to know that though this book lacks the intellectual and moral complexity of its predecessor, The Giver, this still gives readers things to think about.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itThis book is magnificent
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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FANTABULUOS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(to me at least)10 STARS!!!!!!!????
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good book
This book is quite good; there are diverse characters that overcome difficulty. There are mysteries of the Village that Kira (great role model) has to discover. But it is kind of slow at times. The plot occasionally lags. But it really is a great book.
- Lives in KentuckyI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Gather it up!
I think the start of the book was slow going and boring, like the start of a roller coaster. However, I am glad I did not put the book done, because I loved the ending like all the other Lois Lowry books! If you liked this book you should read the Giver and the Messenger. They are good books too.
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