Overview
A heartwarming contemporary middle-grade from the author of The Doughnut Fix- As twelve-year-old chess prodigy Milo Bloom grapples with the anxiety that's ruining his game, the last thing he needs is for a brand-new half sister to show up at his door... From the author of The Doughnut Fix comes another funny, heartfelt book about overcoming the fear of letting down the people you love and the amazing things that can come from a summer of nothing going your way. Milo Bloom, chess prodigy, has a secret- he doesn't want to play chess anymore. So he blows a major tournament on purpose instead of telling anyone. If no one knows he wants to quit, then no one can be disappointed. The problem is, winning that tournament was a ticket to chess camp, and the loss means his summer plans are shot. Enter Roxie, a girl he's never met, who shows up at his door to tell him he and his mom will be spending the summer at her house...what? Surprise! Before Milo knows what's hit him, he's living at Roxie's house, where creepy cats rule, meat products are banned, and Roxie, who doesn't seem to understand the concept of personal space, won't give him a second alone. But when Milo and Roxie stumble across two people playing a fascinating game they've never seen before, they become determined to learn the ancient game of Go. Between late-night library adventures and creating a Go club at their camp, Milo and Roxie form an unexpected friendship, but none of that matters if Milo can't face his fears and tell his mom how he really feels.
Full Product Details
Author: Jessie Janowitz
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 14.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
ISBN: 9781728272504
ISBN 10: 1728272505
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 03 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""Told with heart and humor... a good pick for tweens struggling to figure out who they want to be and where they fit in."" -- Booklist "" An appealing, realistic story of a young man's exploration of himself and who he chooses to be. I highly recommend it."" -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review ""A sweet story about friendship between an unlikely pair and the intrigue of an ancient strategy game."" -- Kirkus Reviews
"""Told with heart and humor... a good pick for tweens struggling to figure out who they want to be and where they fit in."" -- Booklist "" An appealing, realistic story of a young man's exploration of himself and who he chooses to be. I highly recommend it."" -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review ""A sweet story about friendship between an unlikely pair and the intrigue of an ancient strategy game."" -- Kirkus Reviews"
"""A sweet story about friendship between an unlikely pair and the intrigue of an ancient strategy game."" -- Kirkus Reviews"
Author Information
Jessie Janowitz grew up in New York City and is still living there with her husband and three children, all of whom love doughnuts as much as she does. She is the author of The Doughnut Fix and The Doughnut King. Visit jessiejanowitz.com.
