Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career.
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career. Read Less Description
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career.
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career. Read Less Description
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career.
Frédéric Marais is a pupil of the abstract painter Vera Braun-Lengyel. Before becoming an author and illustrator, Marais studied graphic arts and art history and was the artistic director of an advertising agency.
A beautifully illustrated story that is sure to pique the interest of and inspire many future chess players.
—School Library Journal Reviewer
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career.
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career. Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL5687
ISBN9781478870357
Series
Reycraft Books
Number Level30
Lexile level920L
Letter LevelN
Genre
Historical Fiction
Language
English
Theme
Narrative Fiction
Juvenile Fiction / S
Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Games Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Middle East Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / New Experience
Full Description
Long ago, in a country far away, a mysterious stranger surprises a poor boy with an unusual gift: wooden chess pieces. With this unexpected treasure, the boy embarks on a world of adventure. What will he discover? This picture book is based on the true story of young Indian chess master Mir Malik Sultan Khan who thrilled the world with his masterful play during his brief competitive career.
Author & Illustrator
Frédéric Marais
Frédéric Marais is a pupil of the abstract painter Vera Braun-Lengyel. Before becoming an author and illustrator, Marais studied graphic arts and art history and was the artistic director of an advertising agency.
Reviews
A beautifully illustrated story that is sure to pique the interest of and inspire many future chess players.
