Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Princess Kassie, the 12-yr-old daughter of the chess goddess Ca ssa and her husband Mars, the god of war, eagerly awaits a day-long birthday celebration throughout the merry kingdom of Chess Mountain, where living chess pieces are born, grow up, and thrive in a bustling, joyous community,
But the festivities are abruptly canceled when Kassie's parents are blamed for the disappearance of Dimitri, another young god, who was last seen on Chess Mountain. War is declared upon the realm.
With Maurice, a trusted knight disguised as her guardian uncle, Princess Kassie is whisked to dreaded Earth, and has a mission to complete while she is there. Living undercover as a mortal student in a NYC school, she takes comfort in a chess-loving classroom and a quirky teacher.
As Kassie gets to know the human girls and boys, she is astonished to find that earthlings are different from what she was taught, and more like herself than she ever imagined. She witnesses her classmates "puzzle" through their own difficult circumstances involving family and personal challenges, some like her own.
Due to signs of kingdom enemies in her midst, she cannot reveal who she is, or her chess strength. But when classmates are intimidated by a chess bully, Kassie battles to empower them for a tournament, while struggling to stay disguised for her own safety and that of Chess Mountain.
When the ultimate face-off occurs, will Kassie make the right "moves" to solve the problem? Can she save herself, others, and the entire kingdom of Chess Mountain back home, or does she "blunder" away her chances under "time pressure"?
With its chess theme, dash of the holiday spirit, and a sprinkling of martial arts, this book will engage boys and girls straight through its dramatic conclusion, which will affect the future of children and chess forevermore.
Throughout this book, not only do the principles of chess connect with the academics taught in the classroom, but they factor into the critical thinking used to solve life's puzzles.
Launching to critical acclaim, this 220-page book is the first mythological chess fantasy ever written, and was created for the chess kids in your life, or those with a love for in mythology and fantasy. You don't need to know how to play chess at all to enjoy the book, but be forewarned, you may end up wanting to learn
Synopsis
When the young god, Dimitri, vanishes after visiting his friend, Princess Kassie of Chess Mountain, a war is declared upon the realm. Kassie, the 12-yr-old daughter of chess goddess Ca ssa and her husband Mars, god of war, must abandon her birthday celebration and is rushed to hide on Earth, which she dreads.
With a mission to complete, she masquerades as a mortal student in a NYC school. Although Kassie finds comfort in its chess-loving community, she must hide her abilities, as kingdom enemies lurk nearby. Kassie struggles to carry on, although she longs to hear of Dimitri's return, the war's end, and to be summoned back to her own family and kingdom. As Kassie gets to know the human children, she is astonished to find that they are more like herself than she ever imagined. Her classmates, too, deal with difficult family circumstances and personal challenges, some like her own.
But not all humans are welcoming, and a few draw Kassie's suspicion. When her new friends are intimidated by a chess bully, Kassie tries to grow their confidence through the game of chess and its deeper principles, while struggling to complete her mission and stay incognito. Will Kassie make the right "moves" when the ultimate face-off occurs? Can she safely empower the others, or does she "blunder" away her chances under "time pressure"? Will Dimitri ever be found, and the war come to an end?
With its chess theme, life lessons, dash of the holiday spirit, and a sprinkling of martial arts, this book will engage boys and girls straight through its dramatic conclusion, which will affect the future of children and chess forevermore.
Synopsis
12-year-old Princess Kassie leads a blissful life in the kingdom of Chess Mountain. She adores her parents (the goddess queen Ca ssa, and the god of war, Mars) and delights in playing chess with her friend Dimitri, a fellow young god. As a coach for the chesslings (the darling young chess pieces), Kassie's life feels complete.
But when Dimitri is kidnapped and her parents are blamed, a war is declared. Kassie is whisked to Earth, a destination she always hoped to avoid. While there with her guide Maurice, a trusted knight, she must complete a mission to attain her own goddess title to strengthen her kingdom. Living undercover as a student in a chess-loving NYC classroom, she is shocked to find that mortals are different than what she'd been taught, and more like herself than she ever knew. Before she knows it, she is championing her brave classmates to overcome life's problems via the principles of chess. But when a chess bully menaces her friends and kingdom rebels draw near, Kassie struggles to be true to her beliefs without sacrificing herself and endangering her kingdom back home.
Synopsis
You don't need to know how to play chess to enjoy this new mythological fantasy, but after you read it, you might be inspired to learn 12-year-old Princess Kassie leads a blissful life in the kingdom of Chess Mountain. She adores her parents (the chess goddess queen Ca ssa, and the god of war, Mars) and delights in playing chess with her friend Dimitri, a fellow young god. All that plus being a coach for the chesslings (the lovable young chess pieces) makes Kassie believe her life is complete.
But when Dimitri is kidnapped and her parents are blamed, a war is declared. Kassie is whisked to Earth, a destination she always hoped to avoid. While there with her guide Maurice, a trusted knight, she must complete a mission to attain her own goddess title and strengthen her kingdom. Living undercover as a student in a chess-loving NYC classroom, she is shocked to find that mortals are different than what she'd been taught, and more like herself than she ever knew. Before she knows it, she is championing her brave classmates to overcome life's problems via the principles of chess. But when a chess bully menaces her friends while kingdom rebels draw near, Kassie struggles to be true to her beliefs without sacrificing herself and endangering Chess Mountain.
Synopsis
You don't need to play chess to enjoy this book, but it may inspire you to learn 12-year-old Princess Kassie leads a blissful life in the kingdom of Chess Mountain. She adores her parents (the chess goddess Ca ssa, and the god of war, Mars) and delights in coaching the young chess pieces and playing tournaments with her best friend Dimitri.
But Kassie's parents are blamed when Dimitri vanishes. War is declared, and to her horror, Kassie is whisked away to dreaded Earth. Along with Maurice, a trusted knight, she must complete a mission to strengthen her kingdom.
Disguised as a NYC student, she finds she has more in common with mortals than she knew. Soon, she empowers her classmates to overcome problems with the magic of chess thinking. But when a bully menaces her new friends and kingdom enemies draw near, Kassie must choose whether to stay true to her beliefs, or risk sacrificing herself and endangering Chess Mountain.
Synopsis
12-year-old Princess Kassie, daughter of the chess goddess, Ca ssa and the god of war, Mars, lives a charmed life in the kingdom of Chess Mountain. She coaches young chess pieces and merrily competes with her best friend Dimitri. But when Dimitri inexplicably disappears and her parents are wrongly accused, Kassie's world is turned upside down.
With war declared and her kingdom in peril, Kassie is transported to dreaded Earth, where she must complete a mission to strengthen her kingdom. Disguised as a New York City student, Kassie discovers that she shares more in common with mortals than she ever thought possible. Using the magic of chess thinking, she empowers her classmates to overcome their problems and become the best versions of themselves.
But when a bully threatens her newfound friends and the enemies of Chess Mountain draw near, Kassie must make a difficult decision. Will she remain true to her mission and risk becoming a sacrifice, or turn her back on her kingdom? When the ultimate faceoff comes to pass, there is no time to hesitate.
Join Princess Kassie on her thrilling adventure and explore the true power of chess.
Synopsis
A princess in disguise-on a dangerous quest for her kingdom: 12-year-old Princess Kassie, daughter of the gods Ca ssa and Mars, lives a charmed life in the dazzling kingdom of Chess Mountain.
But when her best friend Dimitri mysteriously disappears and her parents are blamed, Kassie's world shatters.
With war declared, she is whisked away to Earth on a mission to strengthen her kingdom. While desperately missing her family, Kassie masquerades as a student to avoid rebel spies. To her amazement, she finds she has much in common with her mortal classmates, who each have their own struggles. By sharing the magic of chess thinking, she empowers her newfound friends to face the challenges in their own lives.
But when a bully menaces and kingdom enemies draw near, Kassie must decide whether to risk becoming a sacrifice and putting others in danger, or turn her back on Chess Mountain.
When the ultimate faceoff comes to pass, Kassie must make her decision with no time left to spare.
Synopsis
A 12-year-old princess flees to Earth to complete a kingdom-saving mission amongst students: Princess Kassie, daughter of the gods Ca ssa and Mars, lives a charmed life in the dazzling kingdom of Chess Mountain, where chess pieces are alive and flourish as loyal citizens.
But when Kassie's best friend Dimitri mysteriously disappears and her parents are blamed, Kassie's world shatters.
War is declared, and the princess escapes to Earth on a mission to strengthen her kingdom. Chaperoned by a trusted (and fashionable) knight, Maurice, Kassie desperately misses her family. She masquerades as a student in a chess-loving classroom with a quirky teacher. Mysterious threats and clues make it hard to tell friends from enemies, and Kassie lives under the constant threat of abduction.
To her amazement, she finds she has much in common with her mortal classmates, who encounter their own daily struggles. By sharing the magic of chess thinking, Kassie empowers her newfound friends to face the challenges in their own lives, including dealing with the class bully who has a story of his own.
But when their tormentor presses hard and kingdom enemies draw near, Kassie must choose whether to cut her mission short, or risk everything to protect Chess Mountain.
When the ultimate showdown takes place, Kassie must make her decision-with no time to spare.
Synopsis
An Award-Winning Myth-Fantasy for Kids of All Ages A young goddess-princess embarks on a crucial quest to empower children and improve their mortal lives.
Princess Kassie, the 12-year-old daughter of the gods Ca ssa and Mars, lives a charmed life in the dazzling kingdom of Chess Mountain. In this realm, chess pieces are living beings and flourish as loyal citizens. However, on Kassie's birthday, her best friend Dimitri mysteriously disappears, and her parents are wrongly accused. This event shatters Kassie's world.
As war is declared, the princess escapes to Earth on a special mission to strengthen her kingdom. Accompanied by a trusted knight, Kassie assumes the identity of a mortal student and attends a classroom led by a quirky teacher.
To her surprise, Kassie discovers that she has much in common with her human classmates. Through the power of chess thinking, she empowers her newfound friends to confront their own challenges, including family issues, physical challenges, and a relentless class bully.
However, mysterious clues suggest kingdom enemies may be lurking nearby. Kassie must decide whether to cut her mission short or risk everything to protect Chess Mountain. And when the ultimate face-off occurs, she must make her move-with no time to spare.
In a world filled with countless distractions, this wholesome book will capture your child's attention and nurture a love for reading. While spurring imagination and creativity, it also fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its endearing characters, engaging storyline, and a dash of the holiday spirit, The Princess, the Knight, and the Lost God: A Chess Story will touch your child's heart and inspire a positive mindset. The narrative can be fully enjoyed without any prior knowledge of chess, although it may motivate readers to learn the game. This award-winning novel will not only elevate your child's thinking but will also provide a beneficial influence for years to come.
Synopsis
An Award-Winning Mythological Fantasy for Kids of All Ages Princess Kassie, the 12-year-old daughter of the gods Ca ssa and Mars, lives a charmed life in the dazzling kingdom of Chess Mountain. In this realm, chess pieces are living beings and flourish as loyal citizens. However, on Kassie's birthday, her best friend Dimitri mysteriously disappears and her parents are wrongly accused. This event shatters Kassie's world.
As war is declared, the princess escapes to Earth on a special mission to strengthen her kingdom and gain her goddess title. Accompanied by a trusted knight, Kassie assumes the identity of a mortal student and attends an unusual and diverse classroom led by a quirky teacher.
To her surprise, Kassie discovers that she has much in common with her human classmates. Through the power of chess thinking, she empowers her newfound friends to confront their own challenges, including family issues, physical challenges, and a relentless class bully.
However, mysterious clues suggest kingdom enemies may be lurking nearby. Kassie must decide whether to cut her mission short or risk everything to protect Chess Mountain. And when the ultimate face-off occurs, she must make her final move-with no time to spare.
In a world filled with countless distractions, this wholesome book filled with adventure, mystery, and a dash of the holiday spirit will capture your child's attention and nurture a love for reading. While spurring imagination and creativity, it also fosters the development of STEM/critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The narrative can be fully enjoyed without any prior knowledge of chess, although it may be a beneficial influence and motivate readers to learn the game.
Synopsis
A Princess on the Run. A Kingdom in Peril.
When Princess Kassie's best friend disappears and her parents, the chess goddess Ca ssa and the god of war Mars, are wrongfully accused, her life is turned upside down. Fleeing to Earth as a student in New York City, Kassie must save her kingdom and earn her place as a goddess.
In the bustling halls of a quirky New York school, Kassie realizes her human classmates face battles of their own. Using her sharp mind and chess-inspired strategies, she helps them navigate family struggles, physical challenges, and a relentless bully-all while keeping her true identity hidden. But as Kassie uncovers clues, she begins to suspect that the enemies threatening her kingdom might be closer than she imagined.
With the fate of two worlds at stake, Kassie must make the ultimate decision: risk everything to protect her homeland or abandon her mission to save her new friends.
Dive into the magical world of Chess Mountain-where strategy, friendship, and courage are key
Synopsis
Fans of Percy Jackson and "Matilda" will enjoy this award-winning* mythological fantasy
A young princess on the run-a kingdom in peril.
When Princess Kassie's best friend disappears and her parents, the chess goddess Ca ssa and the god of war Mars, are wrongfully accused, her life is turned upside down. Fleeing to Earth as a student in New York City, Kassie must save her kingdom and earn her place as a goddess.
In the bustling halls of a quirky New York school, Kassie realizes her human classmates face battles of their own. Using her sharp mind and chess-inspired strategies, she helps them navigate family struggles, physical challenges, and a relentless bully-all while keeping her true identity hidden. But as Kassie uncovers clues, she begins to suspect that the enemies threatening her kingdom might be closer than she imagined.
With the fate of two worlds at stake, Kassie must make the ultimate decision: risk everything to protect her homeland or abandon her mission to save her new friends.
Dive into the magical world of Chess Mountain-where strategy, friendship, and courage are key
This book mixes classroom antics with a unique twist on existing mythology.
*Winner of the American Writing Awards, Kirkus Awards and Accolades, and more
Synopsis
Discover a magical world where ancient mythology meets modern-day adventure
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Matilda, this award-winning* middle-grade fantasy will captivate ages 8-12 and beyond.
A Princess on a Perilous Quest
Princess Kassie, the 12-year-old daughter of the chess goddess Ca ssa and the god of war Mars, has her world shattered when her best friend Dimitri vanishes and her royal parents are wrongly accused. As their kingdom comes under attack, Kassie is forced to flee her mystical realm of Chess Mountain and hide in plain sight at a bustling New York City public school while on a mission to strengthen her kingdom against the impending war.
A Battle Beyond the Chessboard
As she adapts to life among humans, Kassie helps her classmates navigate their own challenges-from family troubles to bullying-using her wit and chess-inspired strategies. But while trying to complete her quest, she uncovers crucial clues that reveal her enemies might be closer than she ever imagined.
A Journey of Courage and Friendship
With the fate of both her new friends and Chess Mountain hanging in the balance, Kassie must choose between abandoning her mission or severing ties with her magical homeland forever. Can she outwit her foes and embrace her destiny as a young goddess?
An Ideal Chapter Book Read-Aloud
This enchanting story blends fairy tale elements with Greek and Roman mythology and ancient chess lore, making it a perfect choice for a classroom read-aloud and a treasured gift for those who love fantasy. With cliffhanger chapter endings, this gripping story will keep readers eagerly turning the pages and wanting more
Winner of the American Writing Awards, Kirkus Awards, Children's Books International Award, and more, honoring excellence in children's literature.
Synopsis
Discover a magical world where ancient mythology meets modern-day adventure
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Matilda, this award-winning* middle-grade fantasy brings little-known, ancient chess mythology bursting into the modern world, expanding it in a dramatic, unforgettable adventure that will captivate ages 8-12 and beyond.
A Princess on a Perilous Quest
Princess Kassie, the 12-year-old daughter of the chess goddess Ca ssa and the god of war Mars, has her world shattered when her best friend Dimitri vanishes and her royal parents are wrongly accused. As their kingdom comes under attack, Kassie is forced to flee her mystical realm of Chess Mountain and hide in plain sight at a bustling New York City public school while on a mission to strengthen her kingdom against the impending war.
A Battle Beyond Chess Mountain
As she adapts to life among humans, Kassie helps her classmates navigate their own challenges-from family troubles to bullying-using her wit and chess-inspired strategies. But while trying to complete her quest, she uncovers crucial clues that reveal her enemies might be closer than she ever imagined.
A Journey of Courage and Friendship
With the fate of both her new friends and her kingdom hanging in the balance, Kassie must choose between abandoning her mission or severing ties with her magical homeland forever. Can she outwit her foes and embrace her destiny as a young goddess?
An Ideal Chapter Book Read-Aloud
This enchanting story blends fairy tale elements with Greek and Roman mythology and ancient chess lore, making it a perfect choice for a classroom read-aloud and a treasured gift for those who love fantasy. With cliffhanger chapter endings, this gripping story will keep readers eagerly turning the pages and wanting more
Winner of the American Writing Awards, Kirkus Awards, Children's Books International Award, and more, honoring excellence in children's literature.