ISBN: 9780765354525 - Checkmate (6 results)

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Condition: Fair. Walter Dean Myers explores the world of competitive chess seen through the eyes of a group of middle school kids whose self-published newspaper tells it like it is. Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. When he's arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a total surprise to those who know him. The expectations of parents, schools, and tutors pressure the young players. Sidney loves and wants to play chess, but dislikes the constant spotlight. He thinks that if he appears to be involved in drugs he'll be excused from playing on the school's team. In this audiobook, Zander and his crew are back, using their school newspaper to express their frustrations and triumphs.…

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Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Fair. Walter Dean Myers explores the world of competitive chess seen through the eyes of a group of middle school kids whose self-published newspaper tells it like it is. Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. When he's arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a total surprise to those who know him. The expectations of parents, schools, and tutors pressure the young players. Sidney loves and wants to play chess, but dislikes the constant spotlight. He thinks that if he appears to be involved in drugs he'll be excused from playing on the school's team. In this audiobook, Zander and his crew are back, using their school newspaper to express their frustrations and triumphs.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Stated first edition with a full number line. The binding is clean but bumped with a small open tear along the front fore edge. The spine and hinges are creased. The pages of this book are clean and unmarked. FAST SHIPPING & FREE TRACKING.