The Endless Game, (Hardcover)

<b>A Read with Jenna Jr. <i>Today</i> Show Book Club Pick</b> <p><b>A middle school boy gets drawn into his new town's intense summer game of capture the flag in this "</b><b>thrilling</b><b>...</b><b>often profound</b><b>"</b><b> (<i>Booklist</i>, starred review)</b><b> slice-of-life graphic novel debut perfect for fans of The Cardboard Kingdom and <i>Craig of the Creek</i>.</b> </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p>

• The Endless Game, (Hardcover)
• Author: J D Amato
• ISBN: 9781665927154
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-04-28
• Page Count: 248