Kara's parents die and she is in danger of being killed by Vandara because of her twisted leg. However, the council of guardians spares Kara after discovering she is a skilled sewer. Annabella needs blue dye for a robe but it is unavailable, so Matt and his dog go on an adventure to find it. They return successfully with blue dye and Kara's father, who takes Kara to live in his village, saving her. The story teaches that one should never give up despite facing hardships.

1. Summer reading projectSummer reading projectGathering Blue Caleb Dean

2. Summary of Gathering BlueGathering Blue by Lois Lowry teaches you to not give up. One sad day Kara’s mom and dad died. So Vandara wants Kara dead because of her twisted leg. The next day Vandara takes her to the council of guardians. Thankfully the council found out Kara was a good sewer. After that she has to get some help with sewing from Annabella . Annabella has every color for the singers robe except blue. Then Matt and his dog went on a adventure. Thankfully Matt came back with blue and Kara’s dad. After many sad times Kara’s dad brings her to his village.

3. SettingKira’s village.

4. ProtagonistKira

5. AntagonistVandara

6. ConflictMan vs man

7. P.O.V 3rdlimited

8. ClimaxKira’s a good sewer

9. ResolutionKira does not get killed

10. Theme Never give up

11. Reason for the title It’s about a girl that looks for blue die for sewing.