ABOUT THIS BOOK

Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. When she is given a task that no other community member can carry out, Kira soon realizes that she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world—and to find out what exists beyond it.


REVIEWS

“Lowry returns to the metaphorical future world of her Newbery-winning The Giver to explore the notion of foul reality disguised as fair. . . . Readers will find plenty of material for thought and discussion here. . . . A top writer, in top form.”–Kirkus Reviews, Starred

“Lowry has once again created a fully realized world full of drama, suspense, and even humor. Readers won’t forget these memorable characters or their struggles in an inhospitable world.”–School Library Journal, Starred

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year


From the Paperback edition.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lois Lowry is a two-time recipient of the Newbery Medal. She lives in Massachusetts.


From the Paperback edition.


AWARDS

NOMINEE 2003 - Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award



RELATED LINKS

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