"War Games: A Novel Based on a True Story" by Audrey Couloumbis tells the poignant tale of two boys, both affected by the realities of war. Set during World War II, the narrative follows the friendship of young boys who, while playing games, are forced to confront the harsh truths of conflict and loss. As they navigate their childhood amidst the backdrop of war, they learn valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the impact of war on their lives and families. The story beautifully captures the innocence of youth while acknowledging the heavy burdens that accompany the turbulence of war. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Junior Library Guild Selection .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 232 pages in this book.

It is a novel.

This book was published in 2009 by Random House Books for Young Readers .

Audrey Couloumbis received a Newbery Honor for her first children's book, Getting Near to baby. She lives in South Fallsburg, NY.