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

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

Max in the House of Spies #1

Adam Gidwitz with Euan Morton (Narrator)

7 hours, 57 minutes first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous funny informative fast-paced
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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam Gidwitz is a perfect fit for readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in World War II, Jewish history, and stories of resilience and determination, as this middle-grade novel weaves a exhilarating and heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey to become a spy and find his way back home.

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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...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 167 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

funny: 54%

informative: 54%

emotional: 45%

tense: 31%

mysterious: 29%

hopeful: 17%

inspiring: 17%

sad: 14%

challenging: 12%

dark: 10%

reflective: 5%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

45% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

83% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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