Based on a true account of a football game played between the German and
English troops in no-man's land on Christmas Day in 1914 during World
War I, this book tells the story of four young men who have recently
enlisted and have found that war is not as glamorous as they had once
thought. The young men get to realize their dream of playing football
for England when the English and German sides hold a ceasefire on
Christmas Day and they play a friendly game against one another. This
special new edition with beautiful color artwork is a touching and
emotive story for children and adults to treasure.