"They're barefoot, moving silently along the carpeted hallway, searching for some clue to which hotel room might be Jenna McNultys."The abstract is hidden because it may contain spoilers. If you would like to read the full summary, simply use your cursor to highlight the next few lines and it will magically appear.
Abstract: Brothers Zeke and Randy participate in an important chess tournament, playing against each other while also trying to deal with their father's intensely competitive tendencies.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; 112 pages
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This title was suggested by a 12 year-old boy who didn't want to leave his name, but said the dad was just like his own dad and that the story was great! He liked reading a book about chess.
I thought that tyhis was a unique book. I liked the idea and haven't read anything similar to it that I can recall. I did think that there was too much profanity in it. However the characters were complex and interesting. I liked it, but I don't think it will win.
The brothers definitely have an over the top father. He reminds me of some of the hockey dads that I have seen over the years. I like how the brothers handle their difficult situation. They seem to be in a perpetual check as sons.
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