Not an Easy Win - Paperback

Not an Easy Win - Paperback

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Not an Easy Win - Paperback

Not an Easy Win - Paperback

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by Chrystal D. Giles (Author)

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Twelve-year old Lawrence is new to chess--can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him?

Find out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don't make the rules--just right for middle-grade fans of Nic Stone and Jason Reynolds.

*"Essential middle grade and tween realistic reading."--School Library Journal, starred Review

Lawrence is ready for a win. . . .

Nothing's gone right for Lawrence since he had to move from Charlotte to Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his granny. When Lawrence ends up in one too many fights at his new school, he gets expelled. The fight wasn't his fault, but since his pop's been gone, it feels like no one listens to what Lawrence has to say.

Instead of going to school, Lawrence starts spending his days at the rec center, helping out a neighbor who runs a chess program. Some of the kids in the program will be picked to compete in the Charlotte Classic chess tournament. Could this be Lawrence's chance to go home?

Lawrence doesn't know anything about chess, but something about the center--and the kids there--feels right. Lawrence thought the game was over . . . but does he have more moves left than he thought?

Author Biography

Chrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity in children's literature. She made her debut with Take Back the Block, which received multiple starred reviews. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel.

Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: January 09, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Not an Easy Win
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 7

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