The Night Spies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781896764702)

It is the middle of World War II, and Gabi and her mother have been lucky so far, eluding the grasp of Nazi soldiers who are sending Jewish people away to unknown fates. But she, her mother and her young cousin, Max, realize that they will never be safe in their town. With the help of a trusted friend, a kind-hearted priest and a poor yet brave farming family, they go into hiding in a tiny mountain village.

It takes great willpower and patience to endure months of fear in their cramped hiding space at the back of a barn. But one night, Gabi and Max can't stand the confinement any longer, and they sneak out for the first of many secret nighttime walks. Deep in the forest, the children make a discovery that turns out to be very useful to the anti-Nazi partisan soldiers camped out nearby. Through their new roles as scouts for the partisans, Gabi and Max find strength and courage, and a renewed sense of hope in dark times.

Author: Kathy Kacer
ISBN-10: 1896764703
ISBN-13: 9781896764702
Publisher: Second Story Press
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2003
Pages: 197
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.30w x 0.49d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68960 / Night Spies


Review Citation(s):
Quill & Quire 06/01/2003 pg. 46
Booklist 01/01/2004 pg. 857
School Library Journal 03/01/2004 pg. 214
Multicultural Review 06/01/2004 pg. 96