World War II Spies: An Interactive History Adventure

by Michael Burgan

Overview

War is a time of secrets. Advances in technology during the height of World War II provide new methods for spies to keep secrets, steal information, and destroy enemy plans. You’re about to go under cover. Will you:  Become a resistance fighter in Denmark, revealing Germany’s false claims of protection? Work as a “double cross” agent, pledging loyalty to one country but actually spying for another? Join the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, shuttling weapons to the Allies and sabotaging German transportation?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620657225
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	You Choose: World War II Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	627,470
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

The secret keepers -- Resisting the enemy -- Spying for the other side -- Behind enemy lines -- Espionage at war.

Interviews

Includes interrogations by the Gestapo, explosions, sabotage, code names, parachutes, and “truth pills” • Play-by-play action that keeps the pages turning • Readers choose their next move every few pages—and discover their fate • Book can be read dozens of times with different results • Vivid historical photos remind readers that these dramas were real • Many scenarios inspired from actual events

Editorial Reviews

...absolutely fantastic! The photographs are wonderful – it’s clear there’s been a real effort maintain authenticity – and the ‘choose your own story’ format is very clever indeed. I should imagine it would be really engaging for younger readers, and I must confess I spent my lunch break working my way through the various stories!

King's College London

I have really gotten to like these You Choose adventures. Throughout your adventure, there are maps and lots of photographs relevant to the path of each adventure you are following. And there is lots of back matter for anyone who wants to find out more. . . .Like the other interactive history books, World War II Spies, will have lots of appeal to any reader interested in the war. It would also be a wonderful supplement to a classroom or home schooling situation studying the war.

The Children's War blog