I recommended a new book by Louis Sachar to a Grade 10 student last week. 'The Cardturner' which is intriguingly subtitled 'A novel about a King, a Queen and a Joker'. "Fantastic - you must read this book" is Jesse's review of this story about a young man who does not know the difference between a king and a jack, yet ends up working for a world-class bridge champion who is nearly blind. As he begins to understand the intricacies of bridge, Alton Richards learns too about life and its complications. A 'must read' for those who think that 'The Messenger' by Marcus Zusak is the best book ever.
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