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Queen of Chess : How Judit Polgár Changed the Game by Laurie Wallmark (2023, Picture Book)

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Queen of Chess : How Judit Polgár Changed the Game, School And Library by Wallmark, Laurie; Lewis, Stevie (ILT), ISBN 1499813066, ISBN-13 9781499813067, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This extraordinary true story of chess prodigy Judit Polgá, aka the queen of chess, follows her incredible journey as she strives to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history and achieve chess immortality. Simultaneous . Illustrations.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherLittle Bee Books Inc.

ISBN-101499813066

ISBN-139781499813067

eBay Product ID (ePID)20058374096

Product Key Features

Book TitleQueen of Chess : How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Games & Activities / Board Games

IllustratorLewis, Stevie

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorLaurie Wallmark

FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13.9 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsThe charming, chalk-like digital illustrations show a girl with a passion and focus on her craft, displaying how ordinary her life was outside of the world of competitive chess playing. Polgár was a girl who loved swimming, cracking jokes, and spending time with her sisters, even as she was becoming a rising star in the chess world. The picture book style of the biography turns the story into something of a fairy tale.

Grade FromKindergarten

Grade ToFourth Grade

SynopsisThis is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history! "I was at both events where Judit got her first IM norm (I drew her in the last round) and her last GM norm, and I was fortunate enough to play her a few times in the late 80s and early 90s. Judit was already stronger than me when she was 12 years old. She was a great attacking player and great tactician. Simply said, Judit is one of the greatest players of all time. This book is beautifully written and illustrated and will delight children who already play chess and will intrigue those yet to learn the beautiful game." - GM Ben Finegold "If there's one person that has inspired more girls to play chess, it is Judit Polgár, and thanks to these fantastic illustrations, many young chess players will get to see her fearlessness and determination in her formative years. Judit remains one of the most important people in scholastic chess and growth of the game, and getting her to see her as a girl and her most impressive moves is a winning combo for any aspiring young player." - FM Mike Klein, aka FunMasterMike of ChessKid.com "Dispelling the notion that women are inferior chess players, this biographical picture book spotlights a triumphant child/heroine." - Booklist "Polgár was a girl who loved swimming, cracking jokes, and spending time with her sisters, even as she was becoming a rising star in the chess world. The picture book style of the biography turns the story into something of a fairy tale." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books California Reading Association 2023 Eureka! Honor Award The queen of chess, Judit Polgár, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world. But before these tremendous successes, Judit burst onto the chess scene as a ferocious, child competitor. Beating adults by five-years-old, and winning international tournaments by age nine, Judit was destined for greatness. Follow her incredible journey as she strives for chess immortality, hunting to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history.