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, 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.' - *'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, 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.' - *'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. When the state of Maine threatens to shut down their islands one-room schoolhouse because of dwindling enrollment, eleven-year-old Tess, a strong believer in luck, and her family take in a trumpet-playing foster child to increase the schools population. sense of humor keeps things light.' - The Horn Book, starred review 'Lord interlaces themes of loss, luck, superstition, family, and belonging.

Touch blue by cynthia lord