We are so excited to introduce you to A Touch of Blue by Tory Christie. This heartwarming historical is about the power of friendship. Here’s the back cover blurb.
A girl, a dare, and a mysterious creature
Cecilia Blue LaRue is the only girl in her class, the only girl in her family of boys, and mad at her only friend. But then Honey Brooks moves into the neighborhood, and a rare blue lynx is spotted in the woods.
Celie sees adventure. Honey sees colors.
With a dare on the line, Celie and Honey focus on clues to finding the wildcat. The trouble is, finding the lynx among the hues and shadows of the forest is just as tricky as figuring out friendship—and knowing which secrets to tell, and which secrets to keep.
A vivid tale of friendship, told through the lens of 1970s film photography
Tory Christie has crafted a compelling historical story about what it means to be a friend, and how relationships can help us see the world in a bit more color. The wonder of nature is on full display in this book, and Celie learns to appreciate all that is around her in a new way.
Meet the Author
We want you to get to know Tory Christie a bit better. Here’s a video where she introduces herself and gives you a feel for what A Touch of Blue holds.
Activity Sheet
In A Touch of Blue, Celie has to learn all she can about the elusive Canadian Lynx. Where do they live? What do they eat? How can she find one? She turns to multiple sources to find the answers, but putting all the information into actual practice is the hard part. We created this crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of Canadian Lynx too. How much do you know? Click here for the PDF A Touch of Blue Crossword.
We love a fun middle grade story that dives into a unique historical setting with adventure and heart. A Touch of Blue combines nature, dares, colors, brothers, a mysterious lynx, film photography, and sacrifice. You’ll cheer for Celie as she learns what it means to be a friend.
Happy Reading!