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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1993
War Game
Written by Michael Foreman
Enemies pause war for a Christmas soccer game, revealing shared humanity.
4.3 Goodreads · 241 ratings
68 pages· 920L
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Bookroo's summary
In 1914, four British boys, aspiring soccer stars, find themselves in the trenches of World War I. On Christmas Day, amidst the chaos of battle, a miraculous cease-fire occurs. German and British soldiers defy the war's brutality, coming together for a soccer match and exchanging gifts. This unexpected truce challenges the boys' perceptions of enemy lines and the true spirit of humanity. Can a simple game change the course of their lives and the war itself? Discover the power of unity in the most unlikely of places.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 68
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 920L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.5
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 23790
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Arcade Pub
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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