War Games is a historical adventure set during Nazi Germany that balances excitement with age-appropriate handling of serious themes. The story centers on young protagonists resisting oppression and planning a heist, emphasizing courage and moral action rather than graphic violence. While the historical setting involves Nazi terror and anti-Semitism, the narrative focuses on hope and resistance, making it suitable for older middle-grade readers interested in history and contemporary relevance.
Twelve-year-old Evie travels to Berlin for the 1936 Olympics where she witnesses Hitler's terror on the German people and plans to steal from a Nazi bank with two fellow Olympic athletes.Twelve-year-old Evie travels to Berlin for the 1936 Olympics where she witnesses Hitler's terror on the German people and plans to steal from a Nazi bank with two fellow Olympic athletes.
