The Cardturner (Louis Sachar) Most people familiar with the YA fiction scene would know Louis Sachar for his novel Holes. There is no doubt that Sachar is a great author, and The Cardturner is no exception. Sachar manages to take a totally uncool storyline for a YA novel (playing Bridge with oldies), and create a novel that still has all the elements of YA success; best friends, romance, little sisters, annoying/embarrassing parents, and a journey of self-discovery. Alton Richards is in his late teens and has fallen into the role of being " Cardturner" for his rich (and blind) uncle, Lester Trapp. This is of great pleasure to Alton's mother, whose only concern seems to be to whom Uncle Lester will leave his sizable fortune. As with all rich, mysterious relatives there is always an age-old scandal to gossip about, and Alton is somewhat skeptical about having to spend time with his Uncle given "the details" of his past. But do...
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