| The Cardturner | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Louis Sachar |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
| Publication date | May 11, 2010 |
| Media type | hardcover, e-book, paperback |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-73662-6 |
The Cardturner is a novel written by Louis Sachar and published by Delacorte Press in May 2010. According to WorldCat, it is held in 1129 libraries.[1]
The protagonist is a teenager named Alton Richards. Lester Trapp, Alton's rich great-uncle, plays duplicate bridge but has lost his sight due to diabetes. In this story Alton receives a phone call from his uncle who wants him to be his "cardturner", serving as his eyes and hands. Even though Alton initially knows nothing about bridge, he and his uncle are usually successful.
The book was reviewed in the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. [2]