Description: 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?
Brief description: 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.
Review Quotes: ...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"