Gathering Blue
7 journalers for this copy...
This was very, very good. 'The Giver' is more well-known, but I thought they were both equally wonderful.
A Mini-Bookray! I sent this on to AnnaKY yesterday (yes, a day late...), and from there it will go to AngelKitty, then on to Katayoun.
Thank you for sending this off in a bookray! I'm looking forward to reading it soon... possibly even tonight! :)
This was a good read. I planned to only spend 45 minutes on it last night, but two hours later, I had finished it. It's similar to the style of The Giver, but with a clearer ending. Now I'm even more eager to read Messenger when it comes out!
Journal Entry 5 by AnnaLibrarian at Bookray in n/a, Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, December 17, 2003
Released on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Bookray in n/a, Bookray Controlled Releases.
Sent to AngelKitty.
Sent to AngelKitty.
Left orphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frighteningly uncertain future. Her neighbors are hostile and no one but a small boy offers to help. When she is summoned to judgement by The Council of Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life. But the Council, to her suprise, has plans for her. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, the young girl faces new responsibilities and a set of mysteries deep within the only world she has ever known. On her quest for truth, Kira discovers things that will change her life and world forever.A compelling examination of a future soceity, Gathering Blue challenges readers to think about community, creativity, and the values that they have learned to accept. Once again Lois Lowry brings readers on a provocative journey that inspires contemplation long after the last page is turned.
Heliz922 said this was just as good a book as The Giver. I would have to disagree. I loved Gathering Blue much more. (and not just because the ending is clearer *smile* ) This is, of course, going on the "books to read our children" list, as well as my "must buy and re-read" list. After reading just these two, it's pretty clear that I'm going to have to look more closely into Lois Lowry's other works. While the plot twists (all but one) were expected, I chalk that up to being older and having read more. For a children's book, this was incredible.
HERE!!! the book was mailed around the end of january, 4 months WOW! will try to read today and send it out tomorrow on my weekly trip to post office and thanks AngelKitty for the cat book will look some more and then i just have to say the word and the million bxer cat lovers will jump :)
this book was beautiful, poetic, romantic and so ...don't know... simple. it was simple and straight from the heart and oh so hopeful. at the start of the book kira's looking for the blue, the one thing that she hasn't and at the end there are so many things learned and so many truths told, and so many paths to chose from... it's pretty great story and thanks and now it will continue on it's way
Zarylia (U.S./Poland)
gerenggat (U.K.)
Metropolitan (Brazil)
Breeze144 (Canada)
Lise46 (U.S.)
Zarylia (U.S./Poland)
gerenggat (U.K.)
Metropolitan (Brazil)
Breeze144 (Canada)
Lise46 (U.S.)
Paynesville/MN/USA - Just got back to Minnesota yesterday and discovered this gorgeous hardcover waiting for me! :-D It looks wonderful, and I'll read it ASAP!
Paynesville/MN/USA - Excellent book! I loved it! While the ending may have been clearer than The Giver I was still wishing for just one more chapter. ;-D Even so, it was still wonderfully thought provoking and beautifully written. It is the second book I've read recently that involved possible, and highly frightening, futures of the human race. The other was Eva and I would highly recommend it. Both made me think about how we treat other people and the leaders we choose. What amazed me it that they are both children's books! Guess I'll be visiting that section more often! :-D Anyway, I thought it was great and I'll be passing it on to gerenggat as soon as I receive and address.
Thanks katyoun for starting this ring and for the postcard; I didn't find it until I reached the end! :-D
Thanks katyoun for starting this ring and for the postcard; I didn't find it until I reached the end! :-D
Paynesville/MN/USA - Sent this on to gerenggat today. I had to send it surface mail though so it might take a while. Sorry!
The book has safely arrived in the UK, thanks
What a wonderful book :-) I didn't even realise it is supposed to be a childrens book until I read the journal entries here. This is definetly a book to come back to in the future. Thank you everyone for sharing it, as I had never heard about this author before. I will now look out for other books by her.
Journal Entry 14 by gerenggat at Surface Mail in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Release planned for Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Surface mail in Controlled Release, Controlled Release Controlled Releases.
Going to Brazil by surface mail. This might take up to 56 days.
Going to Brazil by surface mail. This might take up to 56 days.
The book arrived safely today. I'll try to read it asap, but there is one ring book ahead of it. Thanks!
