Undercover Combat: Courageous Spies of World War I

by Matthew K. Manning, Leo Trinidad (Illustrator)

Overview

A young British officer starts a spy base that is disguised as a shipping company. A German naval engineer turns against his country to aid the Allies. A Frenchwoman leads a spy network that saves thousands of British soldiers. These gripping, true stories of espionage shifted the course of World War I. What drove these courageous spies to risk their lives in the deadly game of war intelligence? Jam-packed with dynamic paneled art and leveled text, this hi-lo graphic novel will thrill reluctant and at-level readers while showcasing some of the Great War’s most mysterious heroes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669085607
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Spy Story Graphics
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.

Interviews

Hi-lo presentation of real-life spy stories will attract and engage struggling readers who are interested in espionage and adventure stories;