As a young female chess player myself, it is comforting to know that there are books out there highlighting not only the struggles we endure every day, but also our strengths.

The lovable duo, Emma and Ethan, as well as their Red Panda companion, all beautifully and colourfully drawn, make the rich origins of chess palatable to a young audience.

[Spoilers Alert] “Across the Battlefield: A Pawn’s Journey” is a truly unique book for many reasons, but the fact that it tackles chess both as a moral journey and a subject of study is distinctive. … this story has all the information needed for someone ready to begin their own journey into chess.