G. Neri

Chess Rumble

Illustrator: Watson, Jesse Joshua

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lee & Low Books
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 162mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 159g
• ISBN-13: 9781620141892
• ISBN-10: 1620141892
• Artikelnr.: 44584114

Autorenporträt

G. Neri is an award-winning author, including a Michael L. Printz Award for his contribution to The Collectors anthology as well as an Eisner nomination and Coretta Scott King Honor for Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty. He has written many books for young people, including Ghetto Cowboy, which was made into the movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, debuting at #1 on Netflix. His books have been translated into multiple languages in more than 25 countries. In 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from SUNY for his literary output. Mr. Neri lives on the Gulf coast of Florida. For more information, visit gneri.com. Jesse Joshua Watson 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.