Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord
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.Cynthia Lord is the author of the critically praised Half a Chance, A Handful of Stars, and Because of the Rabbit, as well as the Newbery Honor Book and Schneider Family Book Award winner Rules. She is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series and made her picture-book debut with Hot Rod Hamster, which won multiple honors, including the Parents' Choice Award. Her family and she live in Maine. Her website is cynthialord.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780545035323 |
| ISBN 10 | 0545035325 |
| Title | Touch Blue |
| Author | Cynthia Lord |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
| Year published | 2012-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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