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Touch Blue
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$8.99
Publication Date: June 1st, 2012
Publisher:
Scholastic Inc.
ISBN:
9780545035323
Pages:
192
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When foster children are sought by families living on a small island off the coast of Maine in an attempt to increase enrollment enough to save their tiny school, 11-year old Tess can't wait to have a big brother from the mainland. However, Aaron, a young musician, is less than happy to become an island-dweller far from all that he knows. Both have much to learn about change, strength and finding true happiness within themselves.
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Description
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.
Praise for Touch Blue
*"A thoughtful first-person narration . . . [Tess's] sense of humor keeps things light." -- The Horn Book, starred review "Lord interlaces themes of loss, luck, superstition, family, and belonging . . . in this stirring novel." -- Publishers Weekly "Realistic characters, humor, and a charming setting make this a great choice for collections of all sizes." -- Kirkus Reviews
