City of Spies

By Kim, Susan & Klavan, Laurence & Dizin, Pascal

Publishers Summary:
Mystery, intrigue, and pastries abound in this World War II spy tale Evelyn typically satisfies her longing for adventure with the help of a pencil and a sheet of paper. But when she makes a new friend, Tony, she’s happy to abandon her art for a real-life search for spies. When the two accidentally uncover a genuine mystery, it looks like Evelyn might end up in the kind of adventure she writes in her comics! Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal Dizin present a period piece that creates an inviting world you won’t want to resist.

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ISBN
978-1-59643-262-8
Publisher
First Second


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Gr 5-9 This complex, well-executed work combines a modern, emotional narrative with a European comic style. In 1942, Evelyn, a neglected rich girl, spends her time drawing the comic-book adventures of Zirconium Man and Scooter, who are idealized superhero versions of her father and herself. When her absentee father sends her to live with an upper-crust bohemian aunt, the transition is initially difficult. However, after finding herself in New York City's German district, Evelyn soon pairs up with Tony, who lives in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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