{"product_id":"9780545035323","title":"Touch Blue","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTouch Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cynthia Lord\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      An exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES!  TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      *\"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     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545035323\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40793029279950,"sku":"9780545035323","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_efb4fe1b-6189-4a61-8dab-d0e7ecbefbb8.jpg?v=1644531545","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545035323","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}