CHECK MATES by Stewart Foster
PAPERBACK
Author: Stewart Foster
Felix isn’t a “problem child” - he’s a child with a problem. Living with ADHD means school feels like a constant uphill climb, and no one seems to understand why “just try harder” isn’t that simple. His grades are slipping, his patience is thin, and his confidence is fading fast.
When Felix’s mum decides he should spend time with his granddad, he expects boredom, lectures, and endless games of chess with a man still lost in grief. But as the pieces move and the board fills, Felix starts to see the game (and life) in a new way. Through patience, strategy, and quiet understanding, Granddad helps Felix discover that there’s more to him than his mistakes and more to life than what happens at school.
Warm, witty, and deeply moving, CHECK MATES is a powerful story about family, friendship, and finding focus in an unfocused world. Perfect for readers aged 9 to 13, and for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or ready to make their next big move.