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War Games is a historical fiction novel set during the 1936 Berlin Olympics that introduces young readers to the realities of Nazi Germany through a contemporary protagonist. The book addresses serious themes including antisemitism, totalitarianism, and moral courage, but handles them in age-appropriate ways without graphic depictions. The story emphasizes kindness, standing up for others, and the importance of recognizing injustice—making it suitable for upper-middle-grade and early-teen readers with some maturity.
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Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Until she discovers a... Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Until she discovers a horrible secret.
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ISBN 9780702348273 · Scholastic