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Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 750 (What's this?)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Reprint edition (June 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0545035325
ISBN-13: 978-0545035323
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Product details
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 750 (What's this?)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Reprint edition (June 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0545035325
ISBN-13: 978-0545035323
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.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7–Tess Brooks, 11, believes in luck, wishes, and superstitions. When the state of Maine threatens to close her Bethsaida Island school because there aren't enough students, she and her family will be forced to move to the mainland, and Tess loves her island life. Reverend Beal comes up with an idea to expand the school population, and the Brooks family does its part by taking in a 13-year-old foster child. Tess doesn't give up hope even though Aaron is unhappy on the island and longs to return to his mother. Tess grows significantly throughout the novel as she learns that things don't always go according to a plan, but that they still have the capability of working out. Each chapter opens with a different saying that is used in the context of the story, which keeps readers guessing about its significance. They will feel an enormous amount of hope as they read Tess and Aaron's story. It delivers the message that everything happens for a reason, and that sometimes all you need to do is believe.Rebecca Webster, Warren County Middle School, Front Royal, VA
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From Booklist
Eleven-year-old Tess doesn’t want to leave her island home, but her family will have to move to the mainland if the state of Maine closes their small schoolhouse for lack of students. To increase their numbers, several families take in foster children, and so 13-year-old musician Aaron, who has bounced around since his grandmother’s death because his mother is an alcoholic, comes to stay with Tess’ family. Tess pins all her hopes on Aaron, but he is not at all what she expected: he doesn’t like reading, he throws up on her dad’s lobster boat, and he’d rather stay in his room than play Monopoly. Each chapter title is a folk saying that superstitious Tess follows as she wishes and schemes a way for Aaron to love island life. Aaron’s relationship with his foster family, particularly with impulsive Tess, develops believably. The tight-knit community and lobster-catching details make for a warm, colorful environment. This is a feel-good story about letting go of your expectations and accepting the good things already in front of you. Grades 4-7. --Krista Hutley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
Praise for Touch Blue
"This fast-paced, redeeming story deals with differences, and probes what really makes a family." - BookPage
"A truly timeless novel, perfect for sharing." - Christian Science Monitor
"Touch Blue is a great novel about new beginnings, family and friendship." - GirlsLife.com
*"A thoughtful first-person narration...gives readers a real feeling for island life, with vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds." - Horn Book, starred review
"Lord's sophomore effort...will not disappoint fans of her Newbery Honor-winning Rules." - Kirkus Reviews
" will feel an enormous amount of hope as they read Tess and Aaron's story." - School Library Journal
About the Author
Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of RULES, a Newbery Honor book (among its many distinctions), as well as the critically acclaime
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