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Set during the darkest days of World War II, the story follows Michael O'Shaunessey, the young son of Ireland's ambassador to Nazi Germany. Living in Berlin with his family, Michael becomes a part of the Hitler Youth, where he experiences the regime’s brutal games and book‑burning ceremonies. Despite his involvement, he secretly despises the ideology he is surrounded by and uses his position to gather intelligence for his parents and the British Secret Service. When he is assigned to investigate the enigmatic Project 1065—a covert Nazi mission—Michael must navigate the treacherous intersection of loyalty, espionage, and survival.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alan Gratz
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