Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689858901)

Alex first learned to play chess when he was four years old. He loved it. He loved the pieces, the challenge, and the sweet taste that winning left in his mouth. He loved it until he played a chess game with moldy old Uncle Hooya...and lost. Then Alex decided to give up chess for good.
Now in third grade Alex wants to give chess another try. He joins the chess club and discovers that chess is fun again. He plays his friends, he listens to the coach, and he practices at school, at home, and on the computer. Alex is a chess maniac All of this practice is leading up to the big tournament, where Alex finds himself face-to-face with Little Cousin Hooya. Memories of his earlier defeat return, but now is his chance to finally beat a Hooya. Is Alex up to the challenge?
Janet Wong's lyrical text, complemented by Stacey Schuett's bright illustrations, will inspire chess players of all ages to practice, practice, practice -- and to avoid moldy old Uncle Hooya

Author: Janet S. Wong
ISBN-10: 0689858906
ISBN-13: 9780689858901
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2004
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.28h x 9.28w x 0.45d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 81720 / Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club

Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2004 pg. 751
Booklist 10/01/2004 pg. 339
School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 136
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2004 pg. 152 - Book Of Special Distinction
Multicultural Review 03/01/2005 pg. 104
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 59 - Recommended, Satisfactory