Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz audiobook

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

By Adam Gidwitz

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7.96 Hours Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780593793800

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

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Summary

Summary

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.


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

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

What Gidwitz accomplishes here is staggering. New York Times Book Review
Adam Gidwitz mingles earthy humor and high culture in The Inquisitor’s Tale. Wall Street Journal, Best Books of the Year
Three children persecuted for their religious beliefs band together to fight intolerance—and save their necks—in this fascinating story set in 13th century France. People
The Tale Dark & Grimm seriesTODAY Show Al’s Book Club for Kids pickE. B. White Read Aloud Award Honor BookNew York Times Bestseller
A wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice … completely fresh and unique. Rick Riordan, #1 bestselling author
Unlike any children’s book I’ve ever read. . . . Classic. New York Times Book Review
Wicked smart and wicked funny. . . . Gidwitz truly cares about the kids he writes for. Publishers Weekly, starred review
What Gidwitz accomplishes here is staggering.″ —New York Times Book Review
Adam Gidwitz mingles earthy humor and high culture in The Inquisitor’s Tale. Wall Street Journal, Best Books of the Year
Unlike any children’s book I’ve ever read. . . . Classic. New York Times Book Review
Wicked smart and wicked funny. . . . Gidwitz truly cares about the kids he writes for. Publishers Weekly, 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
A wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice … completely fresh and unique. Rick Riordan, #1 bestselling author 
Clever Max plays the long game with determination, and his agency is refreshing…. 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
A duology opener with a truly likable hero and clever puzzling. Max in the House of Spies—packed with sideways thinking, sociopolitical insights, and a Marmite-eating kangaroo named Kathy—delights.″ —Kirkus
Absolutely everything a reader could want in a World War II spy novel.″ —School Library Journal, starred review
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
The rise of Nazism is not usually a source of humor, but Adam Gidwitz manages to bring a droll sensibility to the topic without in any way minimizing what happened to Europe’s Jews in Max in the House of Spies, 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 to the point of being taken on by British espionage.″ —Wall Street Journal
Newbery Honor winner Adam Gidwitz uses historical events to build this inspiring and exciting tale of one boy′s determination in the face of extreme prejudice and violence.... The novel is never heavy or sorrowful; instead, Max in the House of Spies is filled with humor, hope, and tenacity.″ —Shelf Awareness, starred review
Funny, fraught, magical… A thrilling tale, irresistible characters, and many hilarious moments sit atop a lot of dark history and ethical issues in Adam Gidwitz′s WWII tale of a radio-whiz Kindertransport kid in spy school. Common Sense Media, five stars

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Author

Author Bio: Adam Gidwitz

Author Bio: Adam Gidwitz

Adam Gidwitz is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling Grimm trilogy. He spent six years researching and writing his Newbery Honor winner The Inquisitor’s Tale, including a year living in Europe, which became a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. . Adam lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY. Listen to The Inquisitor’s Tale (an Audie Award finalist narrated by Adam Gidwitz and a full cast, with music by Benjamin Bagby), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to be a Jedi?,and The Basque Dragon by Adam on audio from Listening Library. Find Adam online at adamgidwitz.com or @AdamGidwitz.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Historical
Runtime: 7.96
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English