Charlie and the Chess Set

Charlie and the Chess Set

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! "Every chess master who has ever told his or her student to 'Listen to the pieces' as a guide to which move to make, will get an earful from this chessic bunch!" - Rick Kennedy, chessville.com review This book combines the author's long love for chess with his passion for writing children's literature. Author Duane Porter explains "I have always enjoyed teaching young players how to play chess. Unfortunately I found that many were simply not aware of some of the basic rules of play. Young people are easily distracted at this age, and can lose interest to pursue video games and other modern entertainment alternatives. In Charlie, I have tried to recapture a sense of wonder and exploration in books, learning, and in chess. It's important to make learning fun and memorable." 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... Charlie and the Chess Set teaches beginning chess players all the rules of the Game, the importance 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 just learning chess, as well as for more experienced players who thought there were no more surprises! 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. Used Book in Good Condition