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Not an Easy Win
Not an Easy Win | Chrystal D. Giles
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FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Twelve-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? Find out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you dont make the rulesjust right for middle-grade fans of Nic Stone and Jason Reynolds. *Essential middle grade and tween realistic reading.School Library Journal, starred Review Lawrence is ready for a win. . . . Nothings 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 wasnt his fault, but since his pops been gone, it feels like no one listens to what Lawrence has to say. Instead 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? Lawrence doesnt know anything about chess, but something about the centerand the kids therefeels right. Lawrence thought the game was over . . . but does he have more moves left than he thought?
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Not an Easy Win | Chrystal D. Giles
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Y‘all. I did a thing today. I interviewed this lovely author for a book festival session. She is incredibly talented, but also just a wonderful person. Kirkus starred review called this book “Stellar”. It was an honor and I loved every minute.

TieDyeDude Very cool! Congrats 6mo
Nutmegnc @TieDyeDude i hope they ask me back next year! 🤞 6mo
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Not an Easy Win | Chrystal D. Giles
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When you find out later that you accidentally matched your book when getting your nails done…

ElizaMarie Love your nails! Beautiful color! 6mo
dabbe Pretty nail polish, too! 💜💙💜 6mo
Nutmegnc @dabbe @ElizaMarie Thank you! I saw it and immediately knew it was “the one”! I just didn‘t realize how close it was to the book I‘ve been living with for the last week 🤣. But I‘m def not mad 💅 6mo
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