Some of the second graders in Mrs Zookeyrsquos class have a new interest chess Vice principal Mr E and he is something of a mystery has started a chess club and Richard Ben Ophelia and Patrick are all members As usual Patrick is a nuisance and so Richard isnrsquot at all happy when Mr E tells him that he and Patrick are alike Itrsquos true that to become better chess players both of them need to learn to concentrate and to plan ahead And Richard is determined to get better at chess even if it means putting up with Patrickrsquos shenanigans With on-target themes like competition teamwork and loyalty plus a dash of magic and a generous helping of chess facts this new Table Two adventure is the kind of lively funny school story that only Jamie Gilson can tell.
