When Princess Kassie's best friend Dimitri vanishes and her parents, the chess goddess Caïssa and the god of war Mars, are wrongfully accused, her once-charmed life is thrown into chaos. As an invasion threatens her homeland, Kassie escapes to Earth, disguised as a student in New York City, to restore her kingdom's strength and earn her own goddess title. Amidst a quirky classroom, Kassie discovers her human classmates face challenges as daunting as her own. Using her chess-thinking skills, she helps them tackle family issues, physical challenges, and a relentless bully, all while risking exposure of her true identity. But clues suggest kingdom enemies might be closer than she thinks. Will Kassie risk everything to protect Chess Mountain or cut her mission short? With the ultimate face-off looming, her next move could save or doom her world. Join Princess Kassie in this thrilling adventure of strategy, friendship, and courage. Dive into the magical world of Chess Mountain today! This wholesome book filled with new mythology, mystery, friendship, and a dash of the holiday spirit will hold your child's attention, spur imagination, and nurture a love for reading with its satisfactory resolution for all characters. It also fosters the development of STEM, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The narrative can be fully enjoyed without any prior knowledge of chess (although it may be a beneficial influence and motivate readers to learn the game!)