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Overview
A middle school boy gets drawn into his new town's intense summer game of capture the flag in this "thrilling...often profound" (Booklist, starred review) slice-of-life graphic novel debut perfect for fans of The Cardboard Kingdom and Craig of the Creek.
When Fred Townsend and his family move to Lakeside, Illinois, Fred is inducted into a game of capture the flag that has split the entire town in two. But this isn't a normal game. It's been going on for decades and has been passed down from generation to generation. It has its own history, laws, and institutions, with elaborate castle-like bases, dreary prisons, kid-run saloons, and even a council of home-schooled kids that preside over the rules of the game. But for Fred, and all of Lakeside's kids, this unending war is not just about winning--it's also about learning how you want to fit into the world, the power of friendship, and making sure this summer is one they will never forget.Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781665927161
- ISBN-10: 166592716X
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: April 2026
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.44 x 0.56 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 248
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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