Checkmate

by Walter Dean Myers Narrated by Kevin R. Free

Overview

Walter Dean Myers explores the world of competitive chess seen through the eyes of a group of middle school kids whose self-published newspaper tells it like it is.

Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. 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 he'll be excused from playing on the school's team.

In this audiobook, Zander and his crew are back, using their school newspaper to express their frustrations and triumphs.

Editorial Reviews

SEPTEMBER 2011 - AudioFile

Zander attends Harlem's DaVinci School for the Gifted and Talented. He and his friends form a school group called The Cruisers, and soon they're asked by Mr. Culpepper, the assistant principal, to help someone who's been arrested for buying drugs. Sidney is the school's chess prodigy and the last person anyone would expect to succumb to drugs. Narrator Kevin Free captures diverse kids, parents, and the unreasonable Mr. Culpepper. He also handles the subtle humor, gritty situations, and interactions between kids and parents most authentically. In addition to hearing an entertaining story, listeners will learn about drugs and what may be ahead for a user. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2011 - AudioFile

Zander attends Harlem's DaVinci School for the Gifted and Talented. He and his friends form a school group called The Cruisers, and soon they're asked by Mr. Culpepper, the assistant principal, to help someone who's been arrested for buying drugs. Sidney is the school's chess prodigy and the last person anyone would expect to succumb to drugs. Narrator Kevin Free captures diverse kids, parents, and the unreasonable Mr. Culpepper. He also handles the subtle humor, gritty situations, and interactions between kids and parents most authentically. In addition to hearing an entertaining story, listeners will learn about drugs and what may be ahead for a user. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171555566
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	08/01/2011
Series:	Cruisers Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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