James Killgore

3 stars/Fiction; Young Adult

Soldier's Game is a well written story about a young soccer player named Ross who learns about his great grandfathers life as a professional athlete who ended up going off to fight as a soldier in WWI.

This was a quick read that I found entertaining despite my lack of knowledge about football (soccer). Killgore's story will definitely appeal to young male readers who enjoy both sports and war history. Told in a way that is not heavy or textbook-ish, the story is well paced and engaging in the way that it combines historical facts within the story.

I recommend this book for boys age 12 and up.… (meer)