The Cardturner

Firefly & Fern Summary

When Alton Zerimplied takes a summer job as a card turner for his Uncle Oswald, a brilliant but cantankerous blind bridge champion, he discovers a world of strategy, patience, and unexpected family connection. Through the elegant game of bridge and his uncle's larger-than-life personality, Alton learns valuable lessons about seeing beyond appearances, building relationships, and finding purpose. This heartwarming novel celebrates the power of mentorship and shows how people with disabilities contribute their unique gifts to the world.