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Magic Boy
Overview
WINNER of the 2024 Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize
Before he turns three-years-old, Little Misha Bloom discovers his special gift: He's able to see black and white chess pieces in color, each type radiating a tell-tale glow. With the help of two old men - his Grandfather and his Grandfather's gambling buddy - he learns to play competitively, and within a few years he's one of the best young players in America. Coming to terms with his "abnormality," Misha gradually learns how to engage with the world - adults, women, fellow chess nerds - and to accept his inexplicable gifts. With the aid of several peculiar acquaintances, he grows into one of the greatest players of all time, earning a shot at the 1993 World Championship, where the omnipresence and power of magic guides him to his destiny.Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781935248606
- ISBN-10: 193524860X
- Publisher: Leapfrog Press
- Publish Date: April 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.62 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.82 pounds
- Page Count: 272
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