| Touch Blue Contributor(s): Lord, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0545035325 ISBN-13: 9780545035323 Publisher: Scholastic Inc. OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009042306 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.29" W x 7.59" (0.28 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Rural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 138805 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |