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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Scholastic Pr
Publication date
July 1, 2012
Pages
133
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780439916325
ISBN-10
0439916321
Dimensions
0.50 by 5.25 by 7.50 in.
Weight
0.25 lbs.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$5.99
Other format details
juvenile
Subjects
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
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.
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.
Editions
Editions for the work Checkmate
Hardcover
from Scholastic Pr (August 1, 2011)
9780439916271 | details & prices | 133 pages | 5.75 × 8.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.50 lbs | List price $16.99
About: 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.
About: 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.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Scholastic Pr (July 28, 2015)
9780545828758 | details & prices | 133 pages | 5.50 × 7.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.25 lbs | List price $6.99
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Scholastic Pr (July 1, 2012)
9780439916325 | details & prices | 133 pages | 5.25 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.25 lbs | List price $5.99
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
Prebinding
from Turtleback Books (July 28, 2015)
9780606370301 | details & prices | List price $17.20
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
Editions for the work Checkmate
Paperback
Reprint edition from Scholastic Pr (July 28, 2015)
9780545828758 | details & prices | 133 pages | 5.50 × 7.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.25 lbs | List price $6.99
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Scholastic Pr (July 1, 2012)
9780439916325 | details & prices | 133 pages | 5.25 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.25 lbs | List price $5.99
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: 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.
CD/Spoken Word
With Kevin R. Free (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Brilliance Audio (July 1, 2012)
9781469201597 | details & prices | 5.00 × 7.00 × 1.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.15 lbs | List price $14.99
About: 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.
About: 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.
With Kevin R. Free (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Brilliance Audio (August 1, 2011); titled "Checkmate: Checkmate"
9781441863331 | details & prices | 5.25 × 7.00 × 1.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.15 lbs | List price $19.99
About: 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.
About: 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.
With Kevin R. Free (other contributor) |
Mp3 una edition from Brilliance Audio (August 1, 2011); titled "Checkmate: Checkmate"
9781441863355 | details & prices | 5.25 × 7.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.20 lbs | List price $14.99
Prebinding
from Turtleback Books (July 28, 2015)
9780606370301 | details & prices | List price $17.20
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
This edition also contains Checkmate
About: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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