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Freshman Daniel Pratzer joins his father, Mr. Pratzer, in a parent‑child chess tournament, believing him to be a novice. The team’s eagerness and the mystery behind their invitation soon reveal that Daniel’s father was once a leading American chess talent, whose career ended in tragedy when the demands of the game threatened his health and sanity. Three decades later, Mr. Pratzer returns to the board, determined to face an old rival and the lingering shadows of the game’s pressure. Daniel’s search for acceptance forces him to uncover family secrets and face his own psychosocial challenges, leading both father and son to confront the discipline, strategy, and emotional stakes of chess.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: David Klass
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