The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Rise from an African Slum Hardcover - 2012

Media reviews

“Crothers tells Phiona’s story in a straightforward manner, never losing sight of its emotional resonances…. By the end of The Queen of Katwe…you’ll join the ranks of those rooting for her success.”
—Shelf Awareness
 
“An inspiring and heart-wrenching story.”
—Chessville.com
 
“An extraordinary account of one young woman’s exceptional achievement.”
—Only a Game (NPR)
                                   
“Moving…. A poignant reminder of the power of hope.”
—Kirkus Reviews
 
“Phiona’s story is worth attention, and sportswriter Tim Crothers caught on…. Crothers is able to broaden and deepen Phiona’s remarkable story.”
—The Christian Science Monitor
 
“Crothers tells a story that isn’t just inspirational but a corrective to our most damning assumptions.”
—Library Journal

"A moving and universal story of the power of potential and the wonder of perseverance. This story will inspire you--and will make you wonder how many more Phionas there are among us."
—Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

"This story of a young woman's triumph over the unimaginably cruel fortune she was born intowould pierce a heart of stone."
—Hillary Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Mudbound and When She Woke