The Cardturner: A Novel about a King, a Queen, and a Joker
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 336
Published: 2011
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In "The Cardturner," 17-year-old Alton Richards is drawn into the world of high-stakes bridge when he becomes the cardturner for his wealthy, blind uncle, a bridge champion. As Alton learns the complexities of the game, he uncovers family secrets, complicated relationships, and the true nature of connection. Through humorous and poignant experiences, Alton navigates the intricacies of family dynamics, friendships, and his own identity while helping his uncle compete in a prestigious tournament. The novel intertwines the strategies of bridge with the challenges of adolescence, showcasing how life can mirror the game in unexpected ways. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 336 pages in this book.
It is a novel.
This book was published in 2011 by Turtleback Books .
Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his wonderful novels.