Chess Rumble by Neri, G.

Chess Rumble (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781620141892)

Author: G. Neri
Product Type: Books
Format: Paperback
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Chess Rumble by Neri, G.

Chess Rumble

$12.95
Chess Rumble by Neri, G.

Chess Rumble

$12.95
Format: Paperback
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A story in free verse about a troubled boy who learns to use his mind instead of his fists through the guidance of an unconventional mentor and the game of chess.

Three moves
is all it takes
to change the outcome
of the game.

In Marcus's world, battles are fought everyday-on the street, at home, and in school. Angered by his sister's death and his father's absence, and pushed to the brink by a bullying classmate, Marcus fights back with his fists.

One punch away from being kicked out of school and his home, Marcus encounters CM, an unlikely chess master who challenges him to fight his battles on the chess board. Guarded and distrusting, Marcus must endure more hard lessons before he can accept CM's help to regain control of his life.

Inspired by inner-city school chess enrichment programs, Chess Rumble explores the ways this strategic game empowers young people with the skills they need to anticipate and calculate their moves through life.



Author: G. Neri
ISBN-10: 1620141892
ISBN-13: 9781620141892
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2007
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.38w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120831 / Chess Rumble
By G. Neri
By G. Neri
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G. Neri is an award-winning author, including a Michael L. Printz Award for his contribution to The Collectors anthology as well as an Eisner nomination and Coretta Scott King Honor for Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty. He has written many books for young people, including Ghetto Cowboy, which was made into the movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, debuting at #1 on Netflix. His books have been translated into multiple languages in more than 25 countries. In 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from SUNY for his literary output. Mr. Neri lives on the Gulf coast of Florida. For more information, visit gneri.com.

Jesse Joshua Watson is a fine artist and illustrator whose work has appeared in galleries, on CD covers, and more recently in children's books. An avid traveler, Watson's artwork reflects the cultures and people he connects with along the way. Watson lives with his wife and their sons in Port Townsend, Washington. Chess battles with family members are a favorite pastime. His website is jessewatson.com.

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