Young Adult Creative Writing Workshops (YACWW)

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

CHESS RUMBLE IN THE HOUSE!

Greg Neri's first book for teens, CHESS RUMBLE from Lee & Low Books, is now available to order.

Are you ready to RUUUUUMMMBBLLE!!!!



CHESS RUMBLE is a free-verse novella about an angry teen who is one fight away from being kicked out of school when he encounters an unlikely chess master who challenges him to fight his battles on the chess board. It was written for boys and reluctant readers, grades 4-8. To check out more on the book, visit: http://gregneri.com/g.neri_chessrumble.html

Here’s what people are saying:

* This book will become a standby pick for reluctant readers, who will be pulled in before they know it by the story’s quick pace and the authenticity of Marcus’s voice and experience.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
* "I think CHESS RUMBLE is perhaps the most awesome title in the history of the world." - Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist
* "If more books were written this way, there would be more readers in the world." - Monroe Middle School student
* "I loooove this book!" - Another Monroe student, hugging the book tightly on the verge of tears (for real)

You can order it at Amazon, which also happens to have the best price, only $12.89! If you are with a school or library, you can order it here and get those big discounts!

Lee & Low is a small publisher, so if you want to help spread the word, you can:

* Forward this email to friends, teachers, and teens.
* Ask your local bookseller and library to order it
* Write an Amazon or B&N review
* Buy it for your nephew
* Tell your friends, blogger pals, MySpacers, etc.

Greg has two other books coming out in the next year and a half. Check out his website to see what going on: www.gneri.com.

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