"Check Mates" by Stewart Foster (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)

We're slowly featuring more chapter books in daily reviews, including this brilliant new book from the author of "All the Things that could go wrong" and the truly sublime "The Bubble Boy".

"Check Mates" by Stewart Foster introduces Felix, a young boy with ADHD.

Most people describe Felix as a problem child, but in Felix's view he's just a child with a problem.

Struggling to concentrate in school is just the tip of the iceberg for Felix.

His poor mum is at the end of her tether, but one day suggests that Felix spends more time with his grandfather.

The problem is that Grandad is a bit boring, and seems completely obsessed with Chess - possibly the most boring game in the world as far as Felix is concerned.

But as the two bond over the game, both Felix and Grandad realise that the boy may have a natural aptitude and a mind that's perfectly balanced for working out the nuances and strategies of Chess - and before long there's the chance for Felix to really prove himself once and for all, but can he rise to the challenge - even with a bit of help from his grandad?

Stewart beautifully observes what it's like to suffer from ADHD and what it feels like when the whole world won't listen - and how fantastic it is when one person finds it within themselves to help in an unexpected way.

Really fantastic stuff, another winner from Stewart.

Sum this book up in a sentence: A rallying cry for kids who may feel the same as Felix, or even struggle in the same way he does in school, that sometimes all it takes is a kind word and something to focus on to bring the rest of your life into sharp perspective.

"Check Mates" by Stewart Foster is out now, published by Simon and Schuster Children's Books (kindly supplied for review).