What is the cardturner by Louis Sachar about?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

"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.