{"product_id":"chess-rumble-paperback","title":"Chess Rumble - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. Neri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJesse Joshua Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, American Library Association (ALA)\u003cbr\u003e Notable Books in the Language Arts, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)\u003cbr\u003e Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award, International Literacy Association (ILA)\u003cbr\u003e Top Picks for Reluctant Readers, BoysRead.org\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree moves\u003cbr\u003eis all it takes\u003cbr\u003eto change the outcome\u003cbr\u003eof the game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspired by inner-city school chess enrichment programs, \u003ci\u003eChess Rumble\u003c\/i\u003e explores the ways this strategic game empowers young people with the skills they need to anticipate and calculate their moves through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. Neri\u003c\/b\u003e is the Eisner-nominated, Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eYummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty \u003c\/i\u003e, which Flavorwire hailed as one of the top 25 essential graphic novels of all time. He has written ten books for young people, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award-winner, \u003ci\u003eChess Rumble\u003c\/i\u003e, and his books have been translated into multiple languages in more than 25 countries. Mr. Neri lives on the Gulf coast of Florida with his wife and daughter. For more information, visit his website at www.gneri.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesse Joshua Watson\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.06 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chess Rumble\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700955713599,"sku":"9781620141892","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/951d0d5a2dfd51fe9e35338b442e5fd5.webp?v=1765018800","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/chess-rumble-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}