A review by jhen314
Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam Gidwitz

4.0

When Max is sent to England without his parents so that he will be safe from Nazi persecution, he can only think about getting back. Going back to Berlin would likely mean certain death, but he feels that he has to save his parents. When he sees the possibility of being a spy for MI6, he is convinced that spying is his way back. But "home" has now become "enemy territory" and he must be practically perfect in his training to even be considered. Showing off his skills at manipulating radios won't be near enough and he will be pushed to his limits. But will it be worth it in the end?

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I wasn't sure about a WWII book with fantasy elements, but I am now convinced that this book wouldn't be what it is without Stein and Berg. They offer just the right amount of comedy relief for a book obviously tackles heavy subjects and time periods. Yet they don't detract from the moral questions Max must ponder. A near perfect mix.