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Checkmate

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By Walter Dean Myers
Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated - (Scholastic Press)
Checkmate
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In the second book of the CRUISERS series, Walter Dean Myers explores the world of competitive chess as seen through the eyes of a group of middle school misfits. Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. When hes 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 hell be excused from playing on the schools team. In this book Zander and his creware back, using the Cruiser school newspaper express their frustrations and triumphs.

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22491 words22,491 words
144 pages144 pages
Lexile 730LLexile 730L
Grade 5 to H+Grade 5 to H+
Age 10-18Age 10-18
Published 2011Published 2011

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Book ISBN:

9780439916271

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