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Branded a troublemaker because of his anger over being bullied and the loss of his sister a year earlier, eleven‑year‑old Marcus navigates the challenges at home and in his inner‑city school. An unlikely mentor, who teaches him the game of chess, helps Marcus gain control over his emotions and begins to transform his life.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: G. Neri
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