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Max in the House of Spies

A Tale of World War II
By Adam Gidwitz
Series: Operation Kinderspion
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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 Fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book in Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking World War II duology is now available in paperback!

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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

Fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book in Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking World War II duology is now available in paperback!

An acclaimed Best Book of 2024!

Instant New York Times bestseller. Wall Street Journal Best Books of the Year. Booklist Editors' Choice. Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year. School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. Common Sense Best Books of the Year. Imagination Soup Best Books of the Year. Tablet Magazine Best Books of the Year.

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 travelling 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.

Series: Operation Kinderspion

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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 Fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book in Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking World War II duology is now available in paperback! An acclaimed Best Book of...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593112106

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 336

Collections

Adam Gidwitz Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Series: Operation Kinderspion Young Adult

About the Author

Bestselling author Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. He told countless stories to his students, who then demanded he write his first book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. Adam has since written two companion novels, In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion. He is also the author of The Inquisitor's Tale, which won the Newbery Honor, and The Unicorn Rescue Society series. Adam still tells creepy, funny fairy tales live to kids on his podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest-and at schools around the world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter, and dog, Lucy Goosey.

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