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SUMMER READING PROJECT GATHERING BLUE BY :LOIS LOWRY TYLER BUTLER

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SUMMER READING PROJECT

G A T H E R I N G B L U E

B Y : L O I S L O W R Y

T Y L E R B U T L E R

WHY IT’S CALLED GATHERING BLUE

It’s called Gathering Blue because Kira has everything she needs except blue thread.

SUMMARY

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry teaches us that good things come in small {and twisted} packages. To begin with, Kira’s mother dies and she is left alone with a twisted leg. After that, Vandara and some other women try to take her land. Next, Kira and Vandara go to the Council of Guardians {court}. Then, Kira wins the trial but, Vandara gets her land. So, Kira stays in the Council of Edifice. Soon, she starts to work on the singer’s robe and needs blue thread and meets three other kids. Matt {her friend} brings blue thread and her long-lost father, who explains everything and offers her a new home. In the end, Kira decides to stay.

ELEMENTS OF FICTION

Setting :Council of Edifice.

PROTAGONIST

Kira is the protagonist.

ANTAGONIST

Vandara is antagonist.

CONFLICT

Man v.s. Man/ Man v.s Society.

P.O.V.

Third limited.

CLIMAX

Kira”s father comes, explains everything, and offers her a home.

RESOLUTION

Kira decides to stay.

THEME

Good things come in small { and twisted} packages.