Its about a kid named Alton that has nothing to do during the summer and then he gets a call from his rich, old uncle to be his cardturner in the card game bridge. During that he finds his uncle Lester Trapp's past and what he is today. During the story Trapp dies. So he and a friend play in the nationals for his dream and beat the odds.
"The Cardturner" by Louis Sachar is a novel about a teenage boy named Alton who starts working for his blind, elderly uncle while they play bridge together. As they bond over the game, Alton learns more about his uncle's past, relationships, and life lessons. The story explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery through the game of bridge.
Louis Sachar is th author of Card turner... He is also the author of Holes.
Louis Sachar wrote The Cardturner. He also has written many other books, including There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom, the Marvin Redpost series, and the Wayside School series.
"The Cardturner" by Louis Sachar is set in modern-day Texas. The story takes place in various locations, including a bridge club where the characters play bridge and interact with each other. The setting also includes the homes and schools of the main characters.
Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar's religion is Jewish.
Louis Sachar's father, Ruben Sachar, passed away in 1986.
Louis Sachar was born on March 20, 1954
Yes, Louis Sachar has 1 kids
Louis Sachar has 1 child
Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar has a wife and a daughter.
He has 1 Child called Sherre