The Cardturner
The Cardturner by Louis Sachar, published by Random House Children’s Books on October 11, 2011, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the life of Alton Richards during a challenging summer after his junior year of high school. Faced with personal setbacks, including a breakup and financial struggles, Alton is tasked with driving his great-uncle Lester, who is old, blind, and wealthy, to his bridge club. As Alton navigates this unexpected responsibility, he becomes intrigued by the game of bridge and the various characters surrounding his uncle.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship and coming of age, as Alton encounters not only the complexities of family dynamics but also the allure of new relationships, particularly with the shy Toni Castaneda. The story presents a blend of social themes and sports recreation through the lens of bridge, offering insights into Alton’s journey of self-discovery. This Ember edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a unique perspective on life’s challenges and the connections that shape us.
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“The Newbery-winning author of Holes fulfills a need the world probably didn’t even know it had . . . for smart and puzzle-minded teens . . .”—Booklist
The summer after junior year of high school looks bleak for Alton Richards. His girlfriend has dumped him, he has no money and no job, and his parents insist that he drive his great-uncle Lester, who is old, blind, very sick, and very rich, to his bridge club four times a week and be his cardturner.
But Alton’s parents aren’t the only ones trying to worm their way into Lester Trapp’s good graces. There is Trapp’s longtime housekeeper, his alluring young nurse, and the crazy Castaneda family.
Alton soon finds himself intrigued by his uncle, by the game of bridge, and especially by the pretty and shy Toni Castaneda, as he struggles to figure out what it all means, and ultimately to figure out the meaning of his own life.
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