January bookclub

This months bookclub book was Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry.

The central character, Kira, who has a twisted leg, is orphaned and must learn to survive in a society which normally leaves the weak or disabled exposed to die in the fields. In Gathering Blue Kira needs a reason for the Council of Edifice to keep her in the village and not take her to the Field. Along the way she meets characters such as Matt and his dog (Branchie), Thomas, Jo, and Christopher (Kira's dad). For Kira, finding Blue dyes is the best thing for her. Along the
way, she learns more about the truth of her village and the terrible secrets they hold.

We met at Nadine's house (which is really nice and comfy) and Abigail Nielsen was the lead. Seemed like everyone cept a few read this book. Her discussion came from the questions in the back of her book and everyone pretty much had the same outlook on the story. (We all love Matt and Branchie)
This is the companion book to The Giver.(there's another too) I read The Giver awhile back and to be honest didnt really see why everyone loves this series so much. But I'll read the 3rd book since the main character is Matt. Even though we had the meeting at Nadine's, she didnt want to pick a book so I graciously volunteered. I fretted over it tho, going back and forth and with a little prodding from another reader....I chose Homer's Odyssey which is what I really wanted to pick. The girls took it in good stride. (Since it's about a cat,I didnt want them thinking"oh gosh, Dayna and her cats")
So we'll see how it goes!!!