Charlie and the Chess Set - Couverture souple

Porter, Duane

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0615140181 ISBN 13 : 9780615140186

Editeur : Buried Treasure Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Charlie is a pretty normal kid. But he is shortly going to find things taking a turn for the extraordinary! Join Charlie as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, in a world that is larger than life and more exciting than anything he could ever imagine. Even if he never leaves his living room! In this second book by Duane Porter, he blends fantasy, imagination, and family values with a unique method to teach about the classic game of chess. This is a wonderful resource for any young player just learning chess, as well as for more experienced players who thought there were no more surprises!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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!

Biographie de l'auteur

Duane Porter has won numerous awards for his works in children's fiction. He prefers fantasy/adventure stories because they provide an amazing foundation for exploring concepts and creative thinking. His titles cover subjects ranging from talking chess pieces to Irish mysteries and anything fun to learn about.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Buried Treasure Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0615140181
• ISBN 13: 9780615140186
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 88
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible