Spy Runner

by Eugene Yelchin

Overview

A boy stumbles upon a secret that jeopardizes American national security in the Newbery Honor author's middle grade Cold War mystery thriller.
It's 1953 and the Cold War is on. Communism threatens everything America stands for, and the country needs every patriot to do their part. So when a Russian boarder moves into the home of twelve-year-old Jake McCauley, he's on high alert. What does the mysterious Mr. Shubin do with all that photography equipment? And why did he choose to live so close to the Air Force base? 

Jake's mother says that Mr. Shubin knew Jake's dad, who went missing in action during World War II. But Jake is skeptical; the facts just don't add up. And he's determined to discover the truth—no matter what.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250120823
Publisher:	Holt, Henry & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
File size:	64 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Eugene Yelchin is the author and illustrator of The Haunting of Falcon House, Arcady's Goal, and the Newbery Honor Book Breaking Stalin's Nose. He has also illustrated several books for children, including Crybaby, Who Ate All the Cookie Dough?, and Won Ton. He lives in California with his wife and children.

Editorial Reviews

"Steeped in the paranoia and propaganda of the era, the noir tale draws parallels to the current political and social climate, nationalistic prejudices, and media-disseminated misinformation. . . Well-plotted and -paced, Yelchin’s thriller will be a favorite among readers who have an interest in history and intrigue." —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Spy Runner

"The action never stops, and readers will be gripped as the narrative thunders to a satisfying conclusion." —Booklist on Spy Runner

"an escalating whirl of chases, crashes, threats, assaults, abductions, blazing gunplay, spies, and counterspies—along with revelations that hardly anyone, even Jake's mom, is what they seem." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Spy Runner

"Yelchin’s grainy black and white photo illustrations cast ominous shadows and will surely draw browsers into the text." —The Bulletin on Spy Runner

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