Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II

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 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
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/27/2024
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.83w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9780593112083
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 550756 / Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II


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
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

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.