Chess and family roles
Jamie Luketa
Jamie Luketa

There is a boy named Rodney. He lives with his family.

His mother and father are Jamima and Mike. His sisters are Suzy and Lola.

Rodney is the last born child.

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Rodney loves playing chess.

He loves it so much that whenever he plays chess, he does not talk.

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One day, Rodney was at school playing chess.

He realised that the game could be about his family.

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Mike is the King. Jamima is the queen, which is why she has power.

Suzy and Lola are the knights and bishops.

Rodney is the pawn because he is younger.

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After realising this, Rodney ran home to tell his family.

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They all laughed at him at first. But later they understood.

Rodney explained their roles and why he is a pawn.

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Rodney told his mom that she is the queen, and his father a king.

His sisters are knights and bishops.

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Rodney is a pawn because he likes adventure!

He can become anything he wants, even if he has to make some sacrifices.

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Chess and family roles
Author - Jamie Luketa
Illustration - Jamie Luketa
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs