Before you leave...
Take 20% off your first order
20% off
Enter the code below at checkout to get 20% off your first order
Magic Boy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781935248606)
Vendor:
Michael Konik
Product type:
Books
- $17.95
$17.95- $17.95
- Unit price
- per
Subtotal:
$17.95
Description
xWINNER of the 2025 Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize
Before he turns three-years-old, Little Misha Bloom discovers his special gift: He's able to see black and white chess pieces in color, each type radiating a tell-tale glow. With the help of two old men - his Grandfather and his Grandfather's gambling buddy - he learns to play competitively, and within a few years he's one of the best young players in America. Coming to terms with his "abnormality," Misha gradually learns how to engage with the world - adults, women, fellow chess nerds - and to accept his inexplicable gifts. With the aid of several peculiar acquaintances, he grows into one of the greatest players of all time, earning a shot at the 1993 World Championship in New York City, where the omnipresence and power of magic guides him to his destiny. Michael Konik live in Los Angeles, CA.Author: Michael Konik
ISBN-10: 193524860X
ISBN-13: 9781935248606
Publisher: Leapfrog Press
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
By Michael Konik
xMichael Konik is the author of thirteen previous books of fiction, journalism, and memoir, most recently The Unexpected Guest: How a Homeless Man from the Streets of Los Angeles Redefined Our Home. His essays have appeared in more than 100 periodicals, including the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and the Times of London. A widely published poet writing as MK Punky, he created the 365-poem interactive art experience "The Year of When". Konik lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a dog trainer and plays mediocre chess.
Recently Viewed Products
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.