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The Cardturner
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- Average rating:
This is such a brilliant book set! I have been totally absorbed reading it!
Liz Stribley
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- £5.99
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- £12.99
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- Product code:
- CARD2
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Description
The Cardturner sees Louis Sachar proving that Holes wasn't a one-off. Here, the talented author introduces readers to another American teenager with family problems - in Alton's case, the root of the problem is money and the book follows Alton's journey to try and pull off a trick that will rescue his family from poverty. Trouble is, when you try and hoodwink a card-playing millionaire you'd be a fool not to expect the tables to be turned! Compulsively readable and very unusual, this is a tale book lovers will relish.
Details
- Size:
- 198mm x 129mm
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Pages:
- 352
- Format:
- Hardback
- Ages:
- 12 +
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"An intriguing and fascinating insight into the world of Bridge"
At times I found this book to be addictive as I slowly made the discovery and insight into the game of Bridge. A small white whale symbol appears in a dialogue box, giving the reader an analysis of a particular play that has or is happening at that point in the story. The story of Alton, his uncle and Toni almost seems to take second place at times to the game of Bridge however the developing relationship between Nephew and Uncle soon grips the reader. The shy and reluctant Alton is pushed by his mother into establishing a bond to his uncle therefore ensuring a good inheritance for the family thus giving us the basis for the story and introducing us to the game of Bridge. Slowly the fondness between them grows and a friendship is forged. The mastery of the Uncle start to be transferred to Alton as his understanding and comprehension of this skilful game grows and it is the Nephew who takes control.
Liz Stribley 11/08/2010
