The Josie Gambit
by Mary Francis Shura
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Shy, twelve-year-old, chess-loving Greg is apprehensive about spending six months with his grandmother in Pineville, Illinois; but his relationship with the outgoing Nolan family involves him in some real-life chess moves with a troubled girl, that open him up to loyalty and friendship with people who really count.Tags
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- The Josie Gambit
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Greg
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- Pineville, Illinois, USA
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- English
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