117 pages 3 hours read

Alan Gratz

Projekt 1065

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Projekt 1065, by Alan Gratz, follows 13-year-old Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Germany during World War II, as he spies on the Nazis, joins the Hitler Youth, and befriends classmate Fritz and downed RAF pilot Simon, all to gather intelligence on a Nazi plan to build a jet-powered plane. Includes violence, bullying, and anti-Semitism.

Reviews & Readership

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Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz captivates readers with its fast-paced narrative and well-researched historical backdrop. The book's thrilling plot and strong main character have been praised, though some criticize predictable elements and occasional implausibility. Overall, it offers an engaging look at WWII espionage through the eyes of a young spy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Projekt 1065?

Readers who enjoyed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will find Alan Gratz's Projekt 1065 captivating. Ideal for middle-grade and young adult audiences, this historical fiction combines fast-paced adventure with the serious themes of World War II espionage and courage.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Book Details

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Genre

Historical Fiction

Children's Literature

Action / Adventure

Period

WWII / World War II

Topics

Military / War

History: World