In this enthralling extract, we meet Phiona as she goes far beyond the slum she calls home, flying to play world-class chess in Russia – the first time she has ever seen snow. It is said that if you are born in Katwe, you will die in Katwe. Phiona discovers she has a natural aptitude for the game, and her new skill puts her on a path to become a world champion, changing her life in ways she never dreamt. Movie rating: 7.4 / 10 (16808) Directed by: Mira Nair - William Wheeler - Tim Crothers. There she meets her mentor, who teaches her chess. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. When she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a football player now working in Christian ministry, she finds the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream. Read an exclusive extract of Tim Crothers’ The Queen of Katwe, the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenager from the poorest slums of Uganda, who – inspired by an unlikely mentor, a war refugee turned missionary – becomes an international chess champion.īased on an award-winning Sports Illustrated article, The Queen of Katwe follows Phiona as she grows up in the unbelievable poverty of Katwe, one of the worst places on Earth, the daughter of an illiterate but determined single mother. Disney's Queen of Katwe is the vibrant true story of Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga), a young girl from the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. Here, you can download a free extract from the book. Disney's Queen of Katwe tells the real-life story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl born in a Ugandan slum who conquers the world as a chess champion.
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