{"product_id":"across-the-battlefield-a-pawns-journey-paperback","title":"Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Ferry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCaroline Zina\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Perfect Introduction to Chess for Children and the Young at Heart!\" - \u003cem\u003eSaint Louis Chess Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake your child on an odyssey of imagination where (s)he will be entertained and inspired by a whimsical tale about a pawn who desires to become a queen all while developing critical thinking and interpersonal skills that will help both on and off the chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsed by the English Chess Federation, American Chess Magazine and More...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this enchanting children's story, we follow the adventures of Prunella the pawn, as she attempts to fulfil her dream of becoming a queen... Beautifully written throughout, this is truly a work that will capture the imagination of players (\u0026amp; readers) young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcross the Battlefield\u003c\/em\u003e also sets out chess tips which will be useful to those starting out. These cover a range of topics including castling, controlling the centre, 'making all of your pieces happy, ' pawn chains and square control. These aren't fully comprehensive, textbook style, nor are they intended to be - but they are enough to get a new player thinking, which is clearly the aim of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Ferry has a real talent as a teacher and as a writer... I would recommend gifting \u003cem\u003eAcross the Battlefield\u003c\/em\u003e in combination with a standard introductory chess book. The two together would give a new young player a lot of enjoyment and - with a bit of luck - a lifelong love of chess.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Ben Graff, English Chess Federation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is entertaining and instructional. Vivid illustrations contribute to the story's appeal to young players. They are mesmerizing and help tell a convincing story about being timid but brave when facing what appears to be overwhelming obstacles... It's a heartwarming story that young readers will want to read again and again.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Ray Linville, Editor - Chess.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely story, beautifully written and enchantingly illustrated, that will appeal to many children - especially, but not only, girls - aged from about 6 or 7 upwards...many children will, understandably, fall in love with the book, and, perhaps, be hooked on chess for life as a result.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Chess News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Across the Battlefield: A Pawn's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e receives four stars. The story is well-told and the illustrations are absolutely beautifully done... For anyone wanting to teach chess to a young child or grandchild, this is a good little book.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Chess Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Across the Battlefield\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating tale and guide that could help young players learn and enjoy chess.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think chess is hard... imagine being a pawn!\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyone else is bigger than you, moving around takes forever... and you do not get much respect. For Prunella, a small, unassuming pawn, her greatest dream is to grow into a queen. If only she could make it to the other side of the chess board, then her dream would become a reality. With an entire army standing in her way, however, she doubts it will ever happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Prunella on her journey across the battlefield, where you will not only experience the game of chess from the viewpoint of a pawn on the board but learn the strategies and techniques it takes to win in the game of chess along with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun, educational middle grade story book that teaches kids critical thinking strategies for mastering chess and demonstrates social and emotional learning for succeeding in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47438295433394,"sku":"9798986059204","price":24.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/890a1f64b5a6dc3ade7ea12cf7dd1507.webp?v=1778659312","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/across-the-battlefield-a-pawns-journey-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}