Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Matilda fans will enjoy this 216-page innovative mythological fantasy!
Winner of the Kirkus Book Reviews 'Get it!' award, First Place winner of the American Writing Awards and the Children's Books International Award.

After centuries of banishment, the fallen chess lords sense a portal opening between their exiled Earth and the kingdom of Chess Mountain, where they once held dominion-and they're ready to take vengeance on the gods who expelled them.

On a critical quest to save the embattled kingdom of Chess Mountain, young Princess Kassie-daughter of Mars and the chess goddess Caïssa-finds herself in the heart of a bustling New York City school. Though deeply moved by the unexpected common ground she shares with humankind, Kassie must stay focused. The disgraced chess nobles lie in wait, eager to reclaim what they lost, while she navigates a world where new friendships threaten to complicate her mission.

Kassie is determined to succeed, knowing that earning her parents' pride would also mean saving her kingdom. As Mars and Caïssa brace for the coming attack back home, she feels the pull between both worlds.

As she forges meaningful bonds with her classmates and teachers, unsettling clues about enemies nearby begin to surface, causing her to question those she has come to trust. With the fate of both her kingdom and Earth at stake, Kassie grapples with loyalty and betrayal, leading her to a heart-wrenching confrontation that demands a terrible choice.

This 216-page novel intricately weaves existing ancient chess mythology into a modern adventure that appeals to elementary/middle-grade readers and beyond. Life lessons/family friendly/suitable for all ages.