About the Author

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Jamie Gilson is the author of many successful books for children, among them Thirteen Ways to Sink a Sub; Hello, My Name Is Scrambled Eggs; and the Hobie Hanson stories. The previous Table Two books, including Gotcha!, were also published by Clarion. Ms. Gilson lives in Wilmette, Illinois; she has grown children and several amazing grandchildren. For more information visit www.jamiegilson.com.

Praise For…

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"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 full-page illustration, not seen in final form. The jacket art reflects the upbeat tone of both the story and its memorable tale, which is a cheer shouted at chess club meetings."--Booklist

"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."--School Library Journal
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