<P> The main character, Kira, who has a deformed leg, is recently orphaned (her mother abruptly dying from unknown sickness and her father years past dying on a hunt with the Hunters by being killed by The Beasts) and must learn to survive in a society that normally leaves the weak or disabled exposed to die in the fields . </P> <P> Kira needs a reason for the Council to keep her in the village and not take her to the Field, which is certain death at the hands of The Beasts . A member of the Council, Jamison, defends Kira during the trial, much to Kira's surprise . He convinces the Council that Kira has a gift for embroidery . She is found worthy of life in their society in the trial and is given the task of repairing the Singer's robe . </P> <P> She is taught how to further solidify her talent from a much older woman, Annabella . Annabella continues to teach Kira how to create dyes for different shades and hues for her threadwork . To Kira's dismay, she learns that there is no ability to create the color blue for the threads she will be using . Eventually, to Kira's surprise, Annabella tells her that with her own years and knowledge, she knows much of the society's history and even goes so far as to say that there really are no Beasts, contrary to the society's beliefs . Kira in unsure what to think of that revelation or what Annabella really means by it . </P> <P> Along the way, she becomes closer friends with a younger boy, Matt, and makes a new friend in her neighborhood at her new home, Thomas . A boy around Kira's age, Thomas is also an orphan and has lived there since he was very young because of his abilities . It is learned that he is the woodworker who maintains and improves the Singer's staff, which, in turn, helps the Singer remember the history of the society as he sings the lengthy song . Together, they help each other bring out the best in their talents, preparing for The Gathering . Jamison, the Guardian who fought for her life in the trial, becomes somewhat of a mentor in her new home . He is kind and instructive but also very stern . </P>

Is there going to be a gathering blue movie