Part 10, p. 188 - 207 Summary

PD 225 - On the day of the chess tournament, Will decides he's going to give it a try. At breakfast, Tabby is told she's not going and has a tantrum. At the tournament, Will is happily surprised at how well his first few games go. Later, when he faces his first real challenge, he rises to the occasion by focusing tightly and closely on the game and particularly on the board. His near-win is interrupted by his father - Tabby has been hurt and is in the hospital. As they drive to the hospital, Will's father explains what happened - Tabby went missing after lunch, Aunt Nancy (who had been babysitting) went looking for her and found her at the top of Dead Man's Hill, having fallen off the skateboard she was riding.

When Will and his parents arrive...