The Game of Life is a digital coming-of-age noir novella and sophomore effort from authors (and fourth graders) Alex and Brodie. Follow the adventures of Billy and Sondra two kids fighting to find their place in an unforgiving world who risk it all to beat Mr. Maker at his own game.. This will be one of the best fourth grade digital coming-of-age noir novellas you read all week!. Here's what the critics had to say:. Fewer awkward dating scenes than their last book. Highly recommended! - Alex's dad. That's um interesting. - Alex's mom