The Cardturner

Ever wonder if life is just a game of chance, or if you can learn to play the hand you're dealt? Discover how a summer job turns into a life-altering lesson in skill, family, and seeing beyond the surface, proving that the greatest rewards often come from the most unexpected places. You'll follow seventeen-year-old Alton as he becomes the cardturner for his blind, wealthy, and eccentric great-uncle. What starts as a bizarre gig shuffling cards for a high-stakes bridge game soon reveals profound secrets about his family's past, the hidden complexities of the game, and the surprising connections that shape our lives.

Louis Sachar is a Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning author celebrated for his ability to write compelling and thought-provoking stories for young readers. He wrote The Cardturner after his daughter began playing bridge, and he took up the game himself, becoming a dedicated player and even competing in tournaments. His firsthand experience and love for the game's intricate strategy and partnership dynamics provide the authentic foundation for Alton's unexpected summer journey at the card table.