Max in the House of Spies
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  • Published: 27 February 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593793800
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

Max in the House of Spies

A Tale of World War II

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Paperback
23 Apr 2025
EBook
27 Feb 2024
Audiobook
27 Feb 2024
Hardback
2 Apr 2024
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“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

Fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking World War II duology is now available in paperback!

“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.
  • Published: 27 February 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593793800
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00
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About the author

Adam Gidwitz

Bestselling author Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. He told countless stories to his students, who then demanded he write his first book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. Adam has since written two companion novels, In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion. He is also the author of The Inquisitor’s Tale, which won the Newbery Honor, and The Unicorn Rescue Society series. Adam still tells creepy, funny fairy tales live to kids on his podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest—and at schools around the world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter, and dog, Lucy Goosey.

Also by Adam Gidwitz

Max in the Land of Lies
The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
The Secret of the Himalayas
The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot
The Creature of the Pines
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Praise for Max in the House of Spies

PRAISE FOR ADAM GIDWITZ

The Inquisitor’s Tale
A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award
New York Times Bestseller

“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 series
TODAY Show Al’s Book Club for Kids pick

E. B. White Read Aloud Award Honor Book
New 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

New York Times bestseller
PRAISE FOR ADAM GIDWITZ

The Inquisitor’s Tale
A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award
New York Times Bestseller

“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 series

TODAY Show Al’s Book Club for Kids pick
E. B. White Read Aloud Award Honor Book
New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice selection
New 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