The document summarizes the plot of the novel "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry. In the story, after Kira's mother dies, she is accused of murder by the Council of Guardians. Though initially sentenced to death, Kira is spared and must find her own living quarters. She struggles against others trying to take her land, but ultimately her father returns and they plan to find a new home in the city together.

1. Summer Reading ProjectGathering BlueMackenzie Moudy #14

2. SummaryGathering Blue, by Lois Lowry , teaches to never underestimate yourself . In the beginning, Kira’s mom tells her that her dad died because he was sent out to the woods for the beast . After working hard not to let her mom die ,but Kira’s mom dies anyways . Then she has to the Council of Guardians and they tell her that she must die because they think that she killed her mother . Then Kira gets lucky, and they decide that she doesn’t have to die. They try and find her a cot for her to live in . After the meeting,Kira lives in her cot until the Council of Guardians find the cot they want her to live in . Then, while she is living in her cot , Vandara and the other moms want to take over her land to build the tykes to stay in. In the end, her father comes back and they try and find a house in the city to live in.

3. SettingThe setting in Gathering Blue is a small town with a small population.

4. Protagonist The protagonist in Gathering Blue is Kira.

5. AntagonistThe antagonist in Gathering Blue is The Council of The Guardians and Vandara.

6. Conflict The conflict in Gathering Blue is Man vs. Man.

7. P.O.V. The p.o.v. in Gathering Blue is 3rd limited.

8. Climax The climax in Gathering Blue is when Kira’s dad comes back home.

9. ResolutionThe theme in Gathering Blue is when Kira and her dad want find a house to live in the city.

10. Theme The theme in Gathering Blue is to never ever underestimate yourself.

11. Why is it called Gathering BlueMatt gives Kira a blue string.Kira has to gather dye for the singer’s robe.