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The Magic Chessboard
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHorror
Publisher Price: $20.00
Publisher: Book Planets
Published: Apr 29 2026
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.16 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
After a tragic accident changes his life forever, eight-year-old Jo Jo must learn how to see himself in a whole new way. Struggling with fear, loss, and the challenge of living with one leg, he feels as though the world he once knew has disappeared.
Everything begins to change when Jo Jo discovers a mysterious chessboard unlike any other. Under the guidance of the wise and unforgettable Mr. Kong, the game becomes more than just a pastime-it becomes a journey of courage, healing, and self-discovery. With every move, Jo Jo learns powerful lessons about resilience, strategy, and self-belief.
As the pieces seem to come alive with wisdom of their own, Jo Jo begins to realize that his greatest strength is not in what he has lost, but in what he can still become.
The Magic Chessboard is a heartfelt story about overcoming adversity, embracing differences, and discovering that sometimes life's hardest battles can lead to the most extraordinary victories.
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