Chess Rumble by G. Neri and Jesse Joshua Watson, ill.  NY:  Lee & Low Books, 2007.  ISBN 1-58430-279-8

Marcus is struggling with anger after his sister's death and his father's disappearance.  When he meets the Chess Master, he learns to fight his battles on the chessboard.

Illustrations:  Artwork dramatically created in acrylics using only shades of black, gray and white.

Themes:  Anger, Grief, Chess

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