The Game I Will Never Forget
The Game I Will Never Forget by Onjali Q. Rauf, published by Hachette Children’s Group on June 5, 2025, is a 416-page work written in English. This book follows Zak, who, just after his tenth birthday, learns that his mother is having a baby and that he must give up his room for his grandmother, Nani, who is moving in. Initially resistant, Zak enlists the help of his friends and devises playful pranks to reclaim his space. However, he soon discovers that Nani is a former chess prodigy, leading to unexpected challenges and a budding friendship.
As Zak and Nani navigate their new living arrangement, Zak becomes increasingly aware of Nani’s struggles with memory. In a heartfelt effort to help her, he enters her into a significant chess competition, hoping to spark her memory and strengthen their bond. This narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the impact of health on daily living, providing readers with a thoughtful look at multigenerational relationships and the challenges that come with them.
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Just after his tenth birthday, the last thing Zak expects to hear is that his mum is having a baby and he has to give up his room for an ageing old grandmother who is coming to live with them!
With the help of his friends and a series of cheeky pranks, Zak is convinced it’ll be no time before he can reclaim his rightful territory!
But Zak soon discovers that his nani is no ordinary old grandma but a former chess prodigy, able to outwit and outdo him – and his friends – at every turn.
Just as both players begin to forge a mutual respect and a friendship that might finally overcome all obstacles, Zak begins to notice things. Like how Nani sometimes forgets where she is… Or who Zak is…
In a desperate bid to ensure his nani never forgets again, Zak enters her into the chess competition of a lifetime.
But will Zak’s nani remember long enough to play?
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