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169, 15 pages ISBN duplicated on earlier edition, SCIS number 1427015 On cover: Random House readers circle ; a companion to the Newbery Award winner The giver, and to Gathering blue Includes a readers guide with discussion questions and an interview with the author Summary: For the past six years, Marry has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind an known for his special sight. Once Village was a place that welcomed newcomers and offered hope and homes to people fleeing povertyand cruelty. Now something sinister has seeped into Village, and the people have voted to close it to outsiders. (Back cover)