Scan barcode
A review by jstimmins
Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam Gidwitz
4.0
Well I finished this not-brief book in one day, so that’s an endorsement. I’m still debating with myself whether the book will be read in a K-4 library — the themes are obviously quite advanced but the humor of Stein and Berg leaven the action in a way that doesn’t feel disrespectful.
This is my third book of the summer telling a story of Naziism and the Shoah for children. The spy element and cover of this one may make it more appealing for young people choosing books for themselves, but I don’t think that lessens the truths conveyed about Naziism and Anti-semitism.
This is my third book of the summer telling a story of Naziism and the Shoah for children. The spy element and cover of this one may make it more appealing for young people choosing books for themselves, but I don’t think that lessens the truths conveyed about Naziism and Anti-semitism.