Gathering Blue - Lowry Lois - 2002

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215 pages. Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are lightly tanned. Kira saw that she was surrounded by hostile women who had come from their cotts and were watching Vandara for instructions and leadership. Several, she noticed, had rocks in their hands. If one rock were thrown, others would follow, she knew. They were all waiting for the first...' When Kira is summoned to judgement by the Council of the Guardians to resolve a village conflict, Kira knows she is fighting for her life. In this challenging vision of the future, society is not technoogically advanced, and is tough and unforgiving, with every member having to prove their place. Kira has a withered leg and up till now has had her mother to protect her. With her mother gone, Kira will need to use every ounce of cunning, wit and bravery to ensure her continued acceptance - and even survival. A compelling, thought-provoking vision of a future society from an award-winning author. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 0747555923. ISBN/EAN: 9780747555926. Inventory No: 17100457. By: Lowry Lois Year: 2002 Visit our website to view thousands more products like this and order online at: