"An entertaining, upbeat story of friendship with an appealing cat protagonist that highlights the allure of chess. (chess basics)." -- Kirkus Reviews " A ­lively adventure that will appeal to chess lovers and provide a fun introduction to the game, too." -- School Library Journal " I loved Morphy from his very first page. His voice is witty, observant, dignified, and unmistakably feline. He may insist that he wants nothing to do with humans, but his enormous heart keeps showing itself despite him.The book also manages something rather impressive: it makes chess exciting and accessible even for readers who don't already know how to play. Chess diagrams, puzzles, and explanations are woven throughout the story, but never get in the way of the action.

Readers can follow every move--or simply sit back and enjoy Morphy's adventure." -- Writers' Rumpus.