The Foolish King by Mark Price

We've been away for a few days, a lovely time of relaxation, reading and... reviewing. Yes, reviewing. In the case of this wonderful book by Mark Price, we found the time to film this video review, something that's been on the to-do list ever since the book arrived (and was instantly snaffled by Charlie). Seems only fair that he should review it, don't you think?


The Foolish King is the first children’s book by Mark Price and was written to teach his daughter how to play chess. There's also an interactive iPad app that's ideal for children aged six and above. Using the same story and Martin Brown’s illustrations, it features clear tutorials, tips on how to improve your technique and suggestions for chess moves to try.

The book is available on Amazon as well as good bookshops everywhere. The app can be downloaded from the iTunes store.