{"product_id":"not-an-easy-win-library-binding","title":"Not an Easy Win - Library Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChrystal D. Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR STARRED REVIEWS! \u003cbr\u003eTwelve-year old Lawrence is new to chess--can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don't make the rules--just right for middle-grade fans of Nic Stone and Jason Reynolds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*\"Essential middle grade and tween realistic reading.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawrence is ready for a win. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing's gone right for Lawrence since he had to move from Charlotte to Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his granny. When Lawrence ends up in one too many fights at his new school, he gets expelled. The fight wasn't his fault, but since his pop's been gone, it feels like no one listens to what Lawrence has to say. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInstead of going to school, Lawrence starts spending his days at the rec center, helping out a neighbor who runs a chess program. Some of the kids in the program will be picked to compete in the Charlotte Classic chess tournament. Could this be Lawrence's chance to go home? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLawrence doesn't know anything about chess, but something about the center--and the kids there--feels right. Lawrence thought the game was over . . . but does he have more moves left than he thought?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity and representation in children's literature. She made her debut with \u003ci\u003eTake Back the Block\u003c\/i\u003e, which received multiple starred reviews and was an NPR Books We Love selection. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not an Easy Win\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153499656327,"sku":"9798885797979","price":42.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a1bbcc7f0aef964d9fc5ce6d2e6207b6.webp?v=1733222070","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/not-an-easy-win-library-binding","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}