| Charlie and the Chess Set Contributor(s): Porter, Duane (Author) |
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ISBN: 098009934X ISBN-13: 9780980099348 Publisher: Buried Treasure Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Games - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2011930094 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.28 lbs) 88 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Charlie is a pretty normal kid. But he is shortly going to find things taking a turn for the extraordinary When he becomes frustrated trying to learn the rules of chess, Charlie is whisked off to a world of giant living chess pieces who take turns showing him how they move. Each piece has its own story and role in the Game. They share with Charlie the importance of teamwork, sacrifice and loyalty that he will need as a Player. Charlie and the Chess Set teaches beginning chess players all the rules of the Game, the concept of pieces working together, and chess notation. Fantasy, imagination and family values combine to create a unique method of learning that players will not soon forget. This is a wonderful resource for any young player learning chess, as well as for more experienced players who thought there were no more surprises |