Max in the Land of Lies by Adam Gidwitz audiobook

Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II

By Adam Gidwitz

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Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin—as a British spy. His most dangerous mission is about to begin in the much-anticipated sequel to Adam Gidwitz’s instant bestseller Max in the House of Spies. Max is on a mission. Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents. Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind’s missions have begun. But nothing is as he expected. His parents are missing. Nazi intelligence is watching him. And the lines between lies and truth are becoming more blurred every day. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains an annotated bibliography from the book.

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Summary

Summary

Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin—as a British spy. His most dangerous mission is about to begin in the much-anticipated sequel to Adam Gidwitz’s instant bestseller Max in the House of Spies.

Max is on a mission.

Well, two missions.

One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda.

The other they have forbidden: Find his parents.

Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind’s missions have begun. But nothing is as he expected. His parents are missing. Nazi intelligence is watching him. And the lines between lies and truth are becoming more blurred every day.


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains an annotated bibliography from the book.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Max in the Land of Lies is an absorbing whirl of narrow squeaks and tense, clever exploits, lightened by moments of comfort and comical commentary. This sequel trusts readers with critically relevant insights on necessary vigilance and the human capacity for monstrous behavior…. A headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths. —Kirkus, starred review
Don't miss Max in the House of Spies, 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 —
Everything you could hope for in a book: a magical, historical spy thriller—that’s also spectacularly funny. I couldn’t put it down! —R. J. Palacio, #1 bestselling author of Wonder
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you. —Alan Gratz, #1 bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065
A cracking adventure story. . . . Readers will seethe with Max at the teasing, pine with him as he longs for home, and cheer as he trounces his adversaries. —The Wall Street Journal
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. —The Horn Book, starred review
An inspiring and exciting tale of one boy’s determination in the face of extreme prejudice and violence. Never heavy or sorrowful; instead, filled with humor, hope, and tenacity. —Shelf Awareness, starred review
This heartfelt historical novel explores big questions of autonomy and allegiance with an admirable protagonist readers will respect and adore. —Booklist, starred review
Gidwitz imbues Max’s first-person voice with plentiful charm and intellect, making him an irresistible and irrepressible protagonist…. An exciting mixture of triumphs and perils, leading up to a cliffhanger ending that will have readers clamoring for the sequel. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Author

Author Bio: Adam Gidwitz

Author Bio: 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.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Historical
Runtime: 9.10
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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