The Simon & Schuster pocket book of chess

Raymond D. Keene

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The Simon & Schuster pocket book of chess

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Raymond D. Keene

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you could outsmart kings and queens on a checkered battlefield? Imagine learning secret moves and clever tricks that turn you into a chess master, ready to challenge anyone. But can you protect your king when every move counts?

Themes

ChessStrategyHistoryGames

Quick Assessment

This book introduces children ages 9 to 12 to the game of chess, covering everything from the basic rules to advanced strategies. It also explores the history of chess, famous players, competitions, and the role of computers in the game. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and encourages critical thinking and strategic planning without any mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780671679248
Pages
192
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Chess