{"product_id":"for-freedom-the-story-of-a-french-spy-paperback","title":"For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKimberly Brubaker Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe War that Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e comes \u003ci\u003eFor Freedom, \u003c\/i\u003ethe thrilling true story of one of France's youngest spies during World War II and perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eCode Name Verity\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Diary of Anne Frank\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Suzanne David's everyday life is suddenly shattered in 1940 when a bomb drops on the main square of her hometown, the city of Cherbourg, France, killing a pregnant neighbor right in front of her. Until then the war had seemed far away, not something that would touch her or her teenage friends. Now Suzanne's family is kicked out onto the street as German soldiers take over their house as a barracks.\u003cbr\u003e Suzanne clings to the one thing she really loves--singing. Her voice is so amazing that she is training to become an opera singer. As Suzanne travels around for rehearsals, cosume fittings, or lessons, she learns more about what the Nazis are doing and about the people who are \"disappearing.\" Her travels are noticed by someone else, an organizer of the French Resistance. Soon Suzanne is a secret courier, a spy fighting for France and risking her own life for freedom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers, ...[but] the real focus, however, is the \u003cb\u003eskin-crawling suspense story about one of France's youngest spies.\u003c\/b\u003e Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart.\"-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"\u003cb\u003eThis suspenseful novel, ...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action\u003c\/b\u003e...Filled, but not laden, with the events of the war, and peppered with French language and the culture of music, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy history and espionage.\"-\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"Based on Bradley's interviews with the real Suzanne, this is \u003cb\u003ean exciting account\u003c\/b\u003e of a girl's coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story.\"-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe action will have readers on the edge\u003c\/b\u003e through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed.\"-\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003ehighly compelling\u003c\/b\u003e look at the covert battle for freedom.\"-\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn IRA Teachers' Choice\u003cbr\u003eAn ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e Top Shelf Fiction Selection\u003cbr\u003eA New York Public Library Book Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA teenager transforms from a schoolgirl to a spy in this true story of heroism in wartime. \u003cbr\u003eSuzanne David's everyday life is suddenly shattered in 1940 when a bomb drops on the main square of her hometown, the city of Cherbourg, France, killing a pregnant neighbor right in front of her. Until then the war had seemed far away, not something that would touch her or her teenage friends. Now Suzanne's family is kicked out onto the street as German soldiers take over their house as a barracks. \u003cbr\u003eSuzanne clings to the one thing she really loves--singing. Her voice is so amazing that she is training to become an opera singer. As Suzanne travels around for rehearsals, cosume fittings, or lessons, she learns more about what the Nazis are doing and about the people who are disappearing.\" Her travels are noticed by someone else, an organizer of the French Resistance. Soon Suzanne is a secret courier, a spy fighting for France and risking her own life for freedom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKimberly Brubaker Bradley is the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of several novels, including \u003ci\u003eRuthie's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Mallie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWeaver's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHalfway to the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFor Freedom: The Story of a French Spy\u003c\/i\u003e. Bradley and her husband have two children and they live on a farm in eastern Tennesse, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 6.92 x 4.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Hoosier Book Award (2008)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755897520416,"sku":"9780440418313","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d3839403dad7005e5e222cf3616411ad.webp?v=1780070577","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/for-freedom-the-story-of-a-french-spy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}