Chess! I love it, I love it, I love it!

Richard finds his neighbor and second-grade classmate Patrick annoying. Even in chess club, Patrick manages to get under Richard's skin. But as members of the team representing their school at a tournament, they must try to set aside their differences, at least temporarily. Gilson shows a sound knowledge of grade-school psychology in this entertaining chapter book from the Table Two series. Each of the six chapters includes a full-page illustration, not seen in final form. The jacket art reflects the upbeat tone of both the story and its memorable title, which is a cheer shouted at chess club meetings.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2008 Booklist

Gr 2-4-In this chapter book, four second graders from Mrs. Zookey's class find the after-school Chess Club exciting, challenging, and fun. At each meeting the students shout, "I love it I love it I love it!" Although the story includes issues such as competition and friendship-Richard and Patrick often butt heads-it will probably be most interesting to readers who already know the game. There is an abundance of chess talk, yet how to play is never explained. Humorous, full-page illustrations appear throughout. More demanding than most early chapter books, this is an additional purchase for older reluctant readers.-Sarah O'Holla, Village Community School, New York City (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

In this book about the Table Two second graders, narrator Richard and bully Patrick are both in the Sumac School Chess Club (motto: "Chess! I love it I love it I love it!" accompanied by pumping fists, shown in the black-and-white ink and watercolor illustrations). The boys' personal rivalry threatens their tournament preparations, though Gilson's message about teamwork doesn't overpower the story. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

Richard finds his neighbor and second-grade classmate Patrick annoying. Even in chess club, Patrick manages to get under Richard's skin. But as members of the team representing their school at a tournament, they must try to set aside their differences, at least temporarily. Gilson shows a sound knowledge of grade-school psychology in this entertaining chapter book from the Table Two series. Each of the six chapters includes a full-page illustration, not seen in final form. The jacket art reflects the upbeat tone of both the story and its memorable title, which is a cheer shouted at chess club meetings. Copyright 2008 Booklist Reviews.

Gr 2–4— In this chapter book, four second graders from Mrs. Zookey's class find the after-school Chess Club exciting, challenging, and fun. At each meeting the students shout, "I love it I love it I love it!" Although the story includes issues such as competition and friendship—Richard and Patrick often butt heads—it will probably be most interesting to readers who already know the game. There is an abundance of chess talk, yet how to play is never explained. Humorous, full-page illustrations appear throughout. More demanding than most early chapter books, this is an additional purchase for older reluctant readers.—Sarah O'Holla, Village Community School, New York City