Touch Blue [Paperback]

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.

* 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

Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author ofRules, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimedHalf a ChanceandA Handful of Stars. She made her picture-book debut withHot Rod Hamster, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.