Touch Blue
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord, published by Scholastic Press in 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 186 pages in English. This novel centers on Tess, whose life on a Maine island is threatened by the potential closure of her schoolhouse, prompting her family to consider fostering a child. As they welcome Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player with a troubled past, Tess must navigate her own challenges and hopes for the future.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, belonging, and the complexities of fostering. The story delves into the dynamics of island life and the social themes surrounding community and education. Through Tess’s journey, the book presents a thoughtful examination of what it means to find one’s place in the world, making it a relatable read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses family and social issues.
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An exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES! TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart.
The state of Maine plans to shut down her island’s schoolhouse, which would force Tess’s family to move to the mainland–and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known. Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player who has been bounced from home to home. And Tess needs a plan of her own–and all the luck she can muster. Will Tess’s wish come true or will her luck run out?Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord offers a warm-hearted, humorous, and thoughtful look at what it means to belong–and how lucky we feel when we do. Touch Blue, sure as certain, will touch your heart.
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