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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II
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"Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book," -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony
"Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you've ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you." -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065
Max Bretzfeld doesn't want to move to London.
Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he's been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein.
Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy.
The first book in a duology, Max in the House of Spies is a thought-provoking World War II story as only acclaimed storyteller Adam Gidwitz can tell it--fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart.
Book Details
- Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: Jan 28th, 2025
- Pages: 336
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.80in - 0.50lb
- EAN: 9780593112106
- Recommended age: 08-12
- Categories: • Historical - Holocaust• Spies & Spying• Legends, Myths, Fables - General
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Praise for this book
"A cracking adventure story.... Readers will seethe with Max at the teasing, pine with him as he longs for home, and cheer as he trounces his adversaries to the point of being taken on by British espionage.″ --Wall Street Journal
"Absolutely everything a reader could want in a World War II spy novel.″ --School Library Journal, starred review
"Clever Max plays the long game with determination, and his agency is refreshing.... This heartfelt historical novel explores big questions of autonomy and allegiance with an admirable protagonist readers will respect and adore." --Booklist, starred review
"Max's training as a spy is described in riveting detail, with readers rooting for the determined boy even as we know the dangers awaiting him if he passes the test." --The Horn Book, starred review
"Gidwitz imbues Max's first-person voice with plentiful charm and intellect, making him an irresistible and irrepressible protagonist.... An exciting mixture of triumphs and perils, leading up to a cliffhanger ending that will have readers clamoring for the sequel." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Newbery Honor winner Adam Gidwitz uses historical events to build this inspiring and exciting tale of one boy′s determination in the face of extreme prejudice and violence.... The novel is never heavy or sorrowful; instead, Max in the House of Spies is filled with humor, hope, and tenacity.″ --Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Funny, fraught, magical... A thrilling tale, irresistible characters, and many hilarious moments sit atop a lot of dark history and ethical issues in Adam Gidwitz′s WWII tale of a radio-whiz Kindertransport kid in spy school." -Common Sense Media, five stars
"A duology opener with a truly likable hero and clever puzzling. Max in the House of Spies--packed with sideways thinking, sociopolitical insights, and a Marmite-eating kangaroo named Kathy--delights.″ --Kirkus