Alma by Judit Berg (hardcover)

This Alma by Judit Berg (hardcover) is an English-language children's adventure book that builds its story around chess, so young readers can enjoy it even if they do not know the rules of the game.

What the story is about

Alma, Drifter, Felix and Bella are drawn into a mysterious other world on a summer afternoon. To find their way home, they have to make sensible choices, work together and accept that not every path will be easy.

Chess is part of the story world rather than a lesson in how to play, which makes the book accessible without any prior chess knowledge. Judit Berg, an award-winning and bestselling Hungarian children's author, tells the story with support from Judit Polgar, who is widely regarded as the greatest female chess player in history.

Who it is for

This is a strong choice for children who enjoy fantasy and stories about a group of characters thrown into the unknown, as well as for parents looking for a chess-themed book that does not read like a manual. The hardcover format also makes it a natural gift option.

Edition details

• Language: English
• Author: Judit Berg
• Translation: Translated from Hungarian by Richard Robinson
• Pages: 272
• Format: hardcover
• Publication date: 30 October 2019