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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II Audiobook
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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, 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.
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“Max’s training as a spy is described in riveting detail, with readers rooting for the determined boy even as we know the dangers awaiting him if he passes the test.”
— Horn Book (starred review)
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“Gidwitz imbues Max’s first-person voice with plentiful charm and intellect, making him an irresistible and irrepressible protagonist.”
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“This heartfelt historical novel explores big questions of autonomy and allegiance with an admirable protagonist readers will respect and adore.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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A New York Times Bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
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A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
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A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2024 for Children
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A Booklist Editors’ Choice
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About Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for children, including The Inquisitor’s Tale, which won the Newbery Honor and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. He was a teacher for eight years, and it was there where he told countless stories to his students, who then demanded he write his first book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. He still tells creepy, funny fairy tales live to kids on his podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest—and at schools around the world.
About Euan Morton
Euan Morton is an Earphones Award–winning narrator. As an actor and singer, he is best known for his role as Boy George in the musical Taboo, which earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. He reprised the role on Broadway, earning him the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut, as well as nominations for the ony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League awards. His other stage performances include Leaves of Glass, Sondheim on Sondheim, and Cyrano De Bergerac.