Gathering Blue

The fascinating sequel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. GATHERING BLUE is a return to the

Six years after The Giver, Lois Lowry ushered readers back into that mysterious but plausible futuristic world to tell the story of Kira, orphaned, physically flawed, and left with uncertain prospects

倘若 天賦被用來裝飾虛假的美麗倘若 藝術被用來服膺有心人的權勢它應當如何回歸真實 尋找定位 在粗暴貧窮、唾棄傷殘、鄙視弱小的社會裡，綺拉有一條腿天生殘疾，父親在打獵的過程中遭怪獸攻擊致死，現在母親又因病過世，她僅餘的小小家園，受到村中婦人凡德拉的覬覦，想拿它蓄養家畜和幼兒，因此告上長老會，請求依慣例，將身障又無依的她送往墳場自生自滅。綺拉謹記母親的教誨：殘缺使

Lois Lowry’s Gathering Blue continues the quartet beginning with the quintessential dystopian novel, The Giver, followed by Messenger and Son.Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where

In a future world reminiscent of that in The Giver, disadvantaged orphan Kira utilizes a seemingly magical talent to keep herself alive in a savage society that shuns and discards the weak, while she

In perhaps her strongest work to date, Lois Lowry once again creates a mysterious but plausible future world. It is a society ruled by savagery and deceit and that shuns and discards the weak. Left or

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites This first-ever Lois Lowry single-volume collection includ

For the first time, the Giver Quartet, four critically acclaimed modern classics, in one paperback boxed set. From two-time Newbery Medal winner and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry.Follow Jonas on his journey to discover the dark implications of his seemingly ideal community; witness Kira’s fight for survival and pursuit of an unmatched talent in a society blinded by prejudice; join Matty’s desperate mission to save Village and the practice of openness and honesty fostered there; and complete the story with Claire’s utter devotion to a child that was stolen from her, no matter what it takes to find him again. The Newbery Medal–winning Giver Quartet has become one of the most influential book series of our time. Celebrate this beloved contribution to children’s literature and rediscover Lois Lowry’s masterful storytelling with the paperback boxed set, which includes The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

THE GIVER is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. Now available for the first time in the UK, THE GIVER QUARTET is the complete four-nove

Four critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics in one stunning 20th anniversary boxed set from the two-time Newbery Award Winner Lois Lowry. This deluxe, twenty-year anniversary boxed set i

Whether white, or black, or blue. Blue Badger's not sure what to do. Badger has a lot on his mind... and something on his bottom...

When Farmer Gray goes away, Blue Goose, Red Hen, Yellow Chick, and White Duck decide to paint their black and white barnyard. Red Hen paints the barn red. White Duck paints the fence white. When Blue

新英雄大戰（NEO‧EGOIST LEAGUE）終於落幕！「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」進入新章！潔的最終彈（LAST GOAL）讓德國以完全冠軍之姿結束了新英雄大戰（NEO‧EGOIST LEAGUE）！最終年薪排行榜也更新，存活的23名，與目標No.1的潔分別得到的名次是…！同時被「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」淘汰的選手名單也公布了，當中有著誰也料想不到的結果──。新舞台是U-20盃！「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」吞食世界的時刻到了！前往足球最火熱的地方！新生藍色監獄日本隊（BLUE LOCK JAPAN）啟動！

新英雄大戰（NEO‧EGOIST LEAGUE）終於落幕！「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」進入新章！潔的最終彈（LAST GOAL）讓德國以完全冠軍之姿結束了新英雄大戰（NEO‧EGOIST LEAGUE）！最終年薪排行榜也更新，存活的23名，與目標No.1的潔分別得到的名次是…！同時被「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」淘汰的選手名單也公布了，當中有著誰也料想不到的結果──。新舞台是U-20盃！「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」吞食世界的時刻到了！前往足球最火熱的地方！新生藍色監獄日本隊（BLUE LOCK JAPAN）啟動！首刷限定透卡 約10*15cm PET

《Maggie Blue and the Darkest Day》為「Maggie Blue」三部曲的最終章。孤身困於黑暗世界的Maggie，身邊多了一名神祕嬰兒，卻不知命運為何將兩人綁在一起。氣候災難與戰爭撕裂了這個世界，通往現實的門戶也逐一崩塌。她必須完成最終使命——但代價是什麼？面對忠實夥伴Hoagy與朋友們的信任，她將在犧牲與拯救之間作出抉擇。這場關於勇氣、友情與自我救贖的冒險，在緊湊與哀傷中迎向終點。亮點：・「Maggie Blue」三部曲震撼完結篇。・結合奇幻與末世主題，氣氛張力十足。・刻畫角色在抉擇與犧牲中的成長與力量。In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final part of this thrilling trilogy, Maggie Blue finds herself in the Dark World alone and marooned with a strange and unknown baby that refuses to be parted from her. The world has become dominated by climate disasters, wars are breaking out around them between the surviving people and the witches. Mag

衝突吧！自我（EGO）與自我（EGO）！更強大的「個體」是邁向最強的第一步！天才搭檔凪與玲王正式進入世界第一攻擊手的培育宿舍「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」。終於，第一次選拔的全體參加小組賽正式開幕！「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」充滿著來自全國、精挑細選下脫穎而出的攻擊手們，２人與所隸屬的V隊，比賽結果將會如何？無拜無雙的天才搭檔，快來告訴大家！「『藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）』最強選手就是我們！」

vs.U-20決戰，下半場開始！出自「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」的惡魔，降臨場上！賭上「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」計畫的存續，與U-20日本代表隊的決戰，靠著糸師凜的逆轉彈，讓「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」11傑（ELEVEN）以領先之姿結束了上半場！在自私鬼們震驚了整個社會、士氣高昂的同時，為了與之對抗，U-20採用的秘計又是什麼？被糸師冴挖掘出來的士道龍聖，雙眼閃著異樣的光彩！在這場熱度持續攀升的總體戰中，展現得分（自私）吧！潔世一（攻擊手）！齊聚一堂的日本年輕才子！創造時代的將是「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」？還是U-20！

The fifth volume of the emerging readers graphic novel series about three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) whose adventures are driven by their very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant and Piggie!Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love epic poetry, wild rodeos, and going on TIME-BENDING adventures!One night, Blue is getting ready to read a poem to an audience of friends from around town when he's overcome with stage fright! The gang travels back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue’s poet ancestors in the hopes that it will make him feel brave. However, once Blue gets his first charm, he realizes he needs another one. And another one. Will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back through time forever?Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes, but at the end of the day, they always have each other’s backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!

In Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast, we rejoin Badger, who is no longer feeling sad and is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast! It also looks like Badger has also eaten Dog's favourite blue ball... but all is not lost! Good things come to those who wait…The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad!Badger is feeling happy these days......even though he still has a big blue bottom.Life is good when you’re eating berries.But now Dog is sad.What can Badger do to help his friend?Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast – his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help?Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age.Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second

當爸爸問我想要什麼口味的披薩時， 我說：「我要一個『什麼都有』的披薩」。 我們在披薩上放了： 義式臘腸、起司、蘑菇、火雞、 擀麵棍、企鵝、狗屋…… 突然……砰！ 披薩爆炸了！ 我和爸爸還能再次品嘗美味的披薩嗎？ 一對父子準備製作一份上面放了「所、有、東、西」的披薩！ 這些「食材」的數量及體積都在不斷挑戰披薩的可能性， 最後——披薩爆炸並摧毀了宇宙！ 究竟這對父子能逃過披薩宇宙的大災難嗎？ 【本書特色】 ★食育Ｘ科普：什麼都有，什麼都不奇怪！★ 《「什麼都有」的披薩》中融合了營養滿分的各式食材外，也包含宇宙大爆炸、黑洞等科學概念，除可作為食育教材外，也能教導孩子簡單認識天文學名詞。 ★插圖繽紛多彩，故事高潮迭起又精彩！★ 以色鉛筆、不透明水彩為主，畫出滿滿童趣；大面積塗鴉和飽和色調帶出一波波故事高潮。《「什麼都有」的披薩》將顛覆眾人對於披薩的期待！ ★爸的披薩多重宇宙，帶領孩子突破想像框架★ 《「什麼都有」的披薩》中由父親率先打破披薩配料的限制，以和善之姿與孩子相處的父親，不但不打壓孩子的想法，反而帶領孩子嘗試無限可能，不同於一般認知的家長角色，更凸顯了父子間的溫馨互動。 ★隨書附贈電子學習單，創造屬於你的披薩銀河★ 想像力就是你的超能力！ 《「什麼都有」的披薩》隨書附贈電子學習單，歡迎大朋友、小朋友一同打造全新披薩銀河，製作屬於你的「什麼都有」的披薩！ 【香噴噴推薦】 BLUE流｜單親奶爸插畫家 HowHow陳孜昊｜YouTuber 李毅誠｜台灣通勤第一品牌 主持人 林冠廷｜台客劇場 導演 孫榮 Kai Son｜五星級名廚 推機小民好家在｜旺福 黃筱茵｜童書翻譯評論工作者 （以上按姓氏筆畫排列） *有注音 *3~7歲親子共讀，7歲以上自行閱讀

The fourth volume of the children's series of friendship stories for emerging readers, featuring three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) who get into conflicts and adventures driven by their very different personalities. Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love roller hooping, free ice cream, and going on BIG adventures! One day, Barry and Pancakes want to go to the beach. When they go to grab Blue though, they discover that he's already gone. He's searching for a legendary stone buried deep underground, and didn't invite his best friends to join him! Feeling hurt, Barry and Pancakes decide that they're going to beat Blue to the treasure, but they are totally unprepared for the DANGER that awaits them in the cave of the Jelly Gem! Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too! Feel all of the warm, fuzzy, friendship feelings in the latest installment

The third volume of the the children's graphic novel series of friendship stories for emerging readers, featuring three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) who get into conflicts and adventures driven by their very different personalities. Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends They love funky music, penguins that wear hats, and going on BIG adventures One day, Barry convinces Blue and Pancakes to enter an epic sundae-making contest. Blue and Pancakes just want to have fun, but Barry is in it to WIN IT. He knows exactly how he's going to get the trophy, but it's going to be dangerous. It'll take sacrifice. He might even lose his pals along the way... Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too

A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community and discovery from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Under glittering waves of a vast ocean blue, a beautiful world is hidden from view. And there, in the cool and the quiet of the deep, a great, gentle giant was stirring from sleep .. . Humphrey the whale is on a quest: to find the one perfect object that will make him feel complete.He roams far and wide, gathering endless undersea treasure as he goes. Yet, no matter how many goodies he accumulates, Humphrey still doesn't feel content. Could it be friendship, not possessions, that will really make Humphrey's heart sing?A sparkling rhyming tale that encourages sharing and kindness, this heartwarming story of friendship is perfect for reading aloud.

Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends, but sometimes friends make mistakes. One day, when the gang goes to the beach, Barry and Pancakes lose Blue's beloved beach ball. They come up with a plan t

"Addictive and immersive, A Gathering of Shadows cements this series as a must-read." —Entertainment Weekly, grade AContinue V. E. Schwab's New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic series with A Gat

"An imaginative, poetic, and often amusing story, written with great skill." — Kirkus ReviewsOnce in a blue moon, a blue kitten is born. And that little cat knows how to hear the song of the riv

適讀年齡：12歲以上 (青少年讀物=愛閱雙語叢書)在西非外海小島上的海邊漁村，矗立的燈塔?一位孤獨老人喬昆所管理，村民都誤以?他是個瘋子，而八歲男孩保羅卻和他成?忘年之交，並且學到許多人生哲理。本系列五個溫馨而具?發性的生活事件，紀錄保羅的成長故事。1.瘋子喬昆－描述保羅第一次與喬昆相遇並成為好友的過程。2.保羅參加漁隊－描述保羅第一次與父親、哥哥出海捕魚的經驗。3.道歉－描述保羅在學校為了保護喬

「BLUE LOCK藍色監獄FULL COLOR SELECTION」系列是從『藍色監獄』中選出1名自私鬼，將他活躍的回數全彩化！這次的第1彈，是將潔世一最有人氣的7話加以上色！透過這一本，一次看足潔世一覺醒的過程！

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time. ◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648654.pdf

BLUE LOCK藍色監獄官方角色書第2彈來了！這次收錄的是故事前段最令人熱血沸騰的U-20日本代表戰篇！「藍色監獄」11傑與U-20日本代表隊員們，究竟還藏了什麼不為人知的設定？兩位老師對這段故事的回顧，以及2023年舉辦的『藍色監獄展BLUE LOCK EXHIBITION』的特報同樣不能錯過！

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

★動畫電影《BLUE GIANT 藍色巨星》榮獲第47屆日本電影學院獎之最佳動畫片獎 + 最佳配樂獎！★日本一上市連續再版，熱門漫畫《BLUE GIANT 藍色巨星》的故事編導全心全力撰寫的長篇音樂小說！★這是在《BLUE GIANT 藍色巨星》漫畫與電影沒有描述過，關於宮本大的好夥伴澤邊雪祈的另一段故事。★在編輯過程中，一直止不住地熱淚盈眶；希望讓更多的人能聽到這個故事中流淌出來的「音樂」。「色彩不斷出現、混合並擴展。自己至今看過的東西全都在裡面……　就算閉起眼睛，只要有聲音就不寂寞。因為它們是如此地美麗。　如果能夠一直聽下去就好了──在意識矇矓之中，雪祈思考著這樣的事情。」澤邊雪祈在學會語言之前，先認識了音律──從小就在音律中看見「色彩」的少年，後來為爵士樂的魅力所著迷，並邂逅了命運的夥伴們。心中的目標是在日本第一的爵士俱樂部「So Blue」，以十多歲三人樂團的身分登臺並單獨演出！四歲開始練琴，一心率直、始終真誠面對鋼琴的青年，是否能在夢想的舞臺上綻放自己磨練的獨奏魅力，獲得眾人喝采？

「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」計畫第二階段（Phase 2）開始運作！自私鬼們即將邁向更高端的戰場！在與U-20的大戰中獲勝後，潔與「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」一躍成了英雄。而當攻擊手們在享受片刻休憩的同時，繪心甚八又安排了新的試煉等著他們！被戰鬥、被證明自己的「熱度」附身的自私鬼們，再度踏入決定人生的戰場！眼前等著他們的，竟是意外的男人們──下一個宿敵（RIVAL）是歐洲５大強隊！「新英雄大戰（NEO‧EGOIST LEAGUE）」開幕！

「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」 vs. U-20日本代表緊接著下半場，死力伯仲的極限決戰！面對以糸師冴與士道龍聖的「FLOW」為中心的U-20日本代表隊的猛攻，「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」投入王牌‧馬狼。比賽進入超越了策略與盤算的死鬥──雙方竭盡全力，個體（EGO）以「FLOW」為目標，逐漸奔向巔峰的戰場，正可謂是日本足球的新次元！潔與隊友，能否踹開通往下一個時代的門？攻擊手陸續覺醒！扛起日本的選手，現在即將誕生！

是「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」的攻擊力強？還是日本代表隊的守備力高？U-20日本代表隊的關鍵一戰終於正式開踢！以代表隊主將‧愛空為中心、號稱「鑽石」的鐵壁防陣阻擋在前！少了被搶走的士道，「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」的攻擊手們發動拼命的連攜攻擊，順利攻破敵方的球門？天才‧糸師冴的異次元組織！你來我往的超級球季！自私鬼們哪，為日本足球界指出未來的路！賭上命運的vs.U-20戰！現在正是眾人為了自己的進球、組成球隊的時刻！

「天才」是在被人發掘後才會開始勾勒出輪廓的──凪誠士郎，高中2年級。口頭禪是「麻煩死了」的少年，每天都過著沒精打采的生活。直到讓日本足球界奪得世界盃冠軍為目標的「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」，以及他的夥伴‧御影玲王發掘出他的才能為止──『BLUE LOCK藍色監獄』原作者‧金城宗幸親自獻上的天才‧凪誠士郎的故事，隆重開幕！

主張自己的足球！在戰場（球場）上，你究竟能做些什麼？成功第二次選拔過關斬將的攻擊手，共有35名！眾人即將以「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」的存續為賭注，傾全力挑戰與U-20日本代表隊的決戰！為了選出「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」先發陣容11人，「適性測驗（TRYOUT）」正式開幕！潔能否超越前6名的FW（前鋒），成功主張自己的存在？進入選拔的關鍵是「共存」與「主張」！

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Jason June, author of the breakout teen debut novel Jay’s Gay Agenda, comes Out of the Blue, a stand-alone dual POV queer rom-com that asks if love is enough to change everything you’ve grown up believing. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly. Crest is not excited to be on their Journey: the month-long sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. The rules are simple: Help a human within one moon cycle and return to Pacifica to become an Elder—or fail and remain stuck on land forever. Crest is eager to get their Journey over and done with. Humans are disgusting. They’ve polluted the planet so much that there’s a floating island of trash that’s literally the size of a country.In Los Angeles with a human body and a new name, Crest meets Sean, a human lifeguard whose boyfriend has recently dumped him. Crest agrees to help Sean make his ex jealous and win him back. But as the two spend more time tog

The most magical things can happen even on the rainiest of days...How many people can you fit under one umbrella? It wasn’t even meant to rain the day the blue umbrella turned up, but for the people who used it that day, they found something more than just shelter: something truly amazing had happened. A community had come together, bound by kindness and friendship.

攻擊手們，靠自己的力量獲勝吧！新章‧第二次選拔，開戰！潔所屬的Z隊，突破「藍色監獄（BLUE LOCK）」第一次選拔，進入門只對一個人開啟，必須獨力挑戰的第二次選拔！前方等待選手們的是最新銳GK（守門員）系統‧BLUE LOCK MAN。而這裡的訓練內容又是什麼？第二次選拔的全貌也將進一步揭曉！不但有與未知攻擊手的邂逅，更有驚人規則的新比賽在等著潔！如果目標是世界巔峰，那麼不分敵我都必須超越！設法進球吧！