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When the Nazis invade Kiev, Vova is primarily concerned with staying alive and struggling against the enemy. Then he gets a chance to play football and must decide which is more important - the honour of his country or his life. Based on a true story.
Quick Summary
In Nazi-occupied Kiev, a teenage soccer star gets a chance to play in a match against German soldiers, turning his love of the game into a dangerous act of resistance. Kids will race through the pages as Vova navigates deadly danger, makes impossible choices, and discovers what it really means to be brave when the stakes are higher than any championship. If your kid loves the intensity and historical power of "The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim in the Striped Pyjamas" but wishes it had more action and sports excitement, they'll devour this story. This book is perfect for kids in grades 7 through 10 who enjoy historical fiction with heart-pounding tension and real-life heroism.