...How did Jason and Jonathan become friends that quickly? How did they know English? Why did Jonathan teach Jason his secret move? JJJJason and JJJJonathan?

I liked it, but it was a little plain I still recommend it though!

In Shield of the Maccabees, a young Jewish boy named Jonathan saves a Greek boy named Jason from bullies. They become fast friends. . . until the Greeks decide that all Jews must become Greek. Worship Greek gods, follow Greek rules, everything. So what will happen when Jason and Jonathan end up on opposite sides? Read Shield of the Maccabees to find out!

a very good book for kids that like action it's worth reading

It was a good book. But seemed like the action went by fast. Didn't seem like there was enough action in the story.