Review
War Games should appeal to its intended audience of teenaged boys and also provoke them to consider questions about the ethics and motivations of war abroad, as well as the equally important matter of learning to grapple with the complexities of familial relationships at home.
Recommended.
(Ellen Wu
Canadian Review of Materials - Vol. XV, No. 13 )
Text:
"In her latest book, War Games, Jacqueline Guest has provided us with tremendous insight into some of the unique challenges our military families may face when their CF member deploys to Afghanistan. I was moved by how powerfully and yet realistically the story played out, and I see this novel as an invaluable resource to our teens and the parents of teens, who may be impacted by Canada's mission in Afghanistan."
(Colleen Rowe, Executive Director
Calgary Military Family Resource Centre )
About the Author
JACQUELINE GUEST is a Metis writer who lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta. She is the author of 10 previous Lorimer novels, including
Hat Trick,
Free Throw,
Rookie Season, and
A Goal in Sight, which are Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selections, and the SideStreets novels
Lightening Rider,
Racing Fear and
At Risk.
A Goal in Sight was also nominated for a Golden Eagle Award. (20090220)