The fascinating sequel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. GATHERING BLUE is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of THE GIVER. It tells the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with an uncertain future until she is summoned by the Council of Guardians... On her quest for truth that follows, Kira makes discoveries that will change her life and world forever. Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating follow-up to THE GIVER.

Katoren, veertig jaar nadat koning Stach die troon bestyg het. Die sestienjarige bokwagter Koss reis deur die land op soek na ’n man wat as seuntjie ontvoer is – en ’n hele nuwe wereld van geld, reels en skynheiligheid gaan vir hom oop. Aanvanklik is Koss net 'n toeskouer wat hom oor alles verbaas ... maar dan raak hy verlief op Vulcana, en deur haar geinspireer, teken hy op 'n drastiese manier protes aan teen die onreg. Sal Koss uit die moeilikheid kan ontsnap waarin die protes hom dompel?