Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593112083)

An instant New York Times bestseller!

"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.

Author: Adam Gidwitz
ISBN-10: 0593112083
ISBN-13: 9780593112083
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 02/27/2024
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.83w x 0.96d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/27/2023
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2023
Booklist 12/01/2023 pg. 126
School Library Journal 03/01/2024 pg. 81
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2024 pg. 89
Shelf Awareness 03/08/2024