The people in the community of the book Gathering Blue walk everywhere they go because in the village there really isn't any place that is far enough to have to drive a car or ride a bike or anything.
Kira is the main character in the book. She was born with a deformed leg and is a gifted weaver. Her mother was killed, and was asked to take her mother's place to restore the singer's robe.
the book gathering blue is a cool book. its VERY hard to explain, but it is a book with lots of twists and surprises. also, you get really connected with the characters. I would recommend it.