Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)

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by Lois Lowry (Goodreads Author)

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Stephanie Arnold Yes this is a sequel to "The Giver" there are four in the series:
1. The Giver
2. Gathering Blue
3. Messenger
4. Son

If you read Messenger you will have th…more
Yes this is a sequel to "The Giver" there are four in the series:
1. The Giver
2. Gathering Blue
3. Messenger
4. Son

If you read Messenger you will have the answer to the ending of "The Giver" - did they really arrive or did they die dreaming? You will meet some old friends in #3 & 4 though they will be older. (less)
bethany!! Yes you should, and you need to read Son last. You don't have to, but everything will make more sense.…moreYes you should, and you need to read Son last. You don't have to, but everything will make more sense.(less)
kyra If you didn’t enjoy The Giver, you probably won’t like it. I loved The Giver, but I liked this one less.
Lauralee Woodruff Yes, definitely. Plan to read all four of The Giver Quarter for the weaving together of story threads ~ pun intended, for those who have already read …moreYes, definitely. Plan to read all four of The Giver Quarter for the weaving together of story threads ~ pun intended, for those who have already read Gathering Blue!(less)
Romney Andreasen If you want the story to make since than you need to read Gathering Blue first

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