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Max in the House of Spies
A Tale of World War II
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...
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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
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...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Max in the Land of Lies
Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin where his most dangerous mission is about to begin! The thrilling conclusion to the World War II spy duology that began with Max in the House of Spies. Now in paperback! Instant New York Times bestseller! USA Today bestseller! "A heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction.″ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue...Paperback$2100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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
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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