Gathering Blue

by Lois Lowry

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In Gathering Blue, "The Gathering" is a significant annual event where the Singer performs the Ruin Song, recounting humanity's history to remind the community of past mistakes and prevent their...

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In Gathering Blue, clues suggesting Kira's mother didn't die of disease include the unusual nature of her "brief and unexpected illness," which contrasts with typical widespread illnesses in the...

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In Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, the prohibition of women reading highlights the oppressive societal norms that restrict women's access to knowledge and power. This rule is part of the broader...

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