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OverviewIn Endgame: The Secret Force 136 Alex's imagination takes him to medieval Chinese battlefields as he learns to play Xiangqi (Chinese chess) with his great-grandfather, Tai Gong. In the months that they spend over the chessboard, Alex comes to understand the important strategies that guided Tai Gong and his decisions as he navigated life as a Chinese Canadian in an anti-Asian era in Canada. In the process, Alex learns about the mysterious Force 136 and the sacrifices its members made to show their loyalty to a country that had utterly disregarded them. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine Little , Sean HuangPublisher: Plumleaf Press Imprint: Plumleaf Press Dimensions: Width: 25.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9781738898244ISBN 10: 1738898245 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 16 October 2023 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Endgame: The Secret Force 136 is a valid and praiseworthy use of Xiangqi. The story and message are deeply touching. This is an important book for all children and for the Chinese community, illuminating a little known chapter of Canadian history."" - Elton Yuen and Bill Brydon, Toronto Xiangqi Association" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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