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Max in the Land of Lies

A Tale of World War II
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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... Read More
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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!

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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.β€³ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought-provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read." -School Library Journal, starred review "A headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths." -Kirkus, starred review 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. Max is on a mission. Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters- Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden- Find his parents. Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions have begun. But nothing is as he expected. His parents are missing. Nazi intelligence is watching him. And the lines between lies and truth are becoming more blurred every day. Max will need every tool at his disposal, from his radio expertise and spy training to the help of Berg and Stein, the immortal creatures living on his shoulders. Even so, there's no guarantee he'll make it out of Berlin alive.

Series: Operation Kinderspion

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593112137

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 352

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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