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      Checkmate

      by Walter Dean Myers
      Published
      Aug 2011
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      144
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      The Cruisers Book 2

      About This Book

      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 in both the city and the country. When he's 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 or a troublemaker he will be excused from playing on the school's team. In this book Zander and his crew is back, using the Cruiser school newspaper express their frustrations and triumphs.

      Series Placement

      Book 2
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      Genres & Themes

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      General Fiction

      Themes

      Sports

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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