Surprising spies : unexpected heroes of World War II

Book 2020

"Seven Allied spies of World War II who fooled the Nazis are profiled in this books including a Sufi princess, a major league baseball player, a magician, and others"-- Provided by publisher.

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Espionage History 20th century Juvenile literature

Spies Biography Juvenile literature

Women spies Biography Juvenile literature

World War, 1939-1945 Secret service Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9780823437573
0823437574

Edition:

First edition

Description:

150 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Target Audience Note:

008-012

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Juan Pujol Garcia : storyteller spy
Jasper Maskelyne : magician spy
Josephine Baker : dancing spy
Eddie Chapman : safecracker spy
Virginia Hall : most-wanted spy
Noor Inayat Khan : Sufi princess spy
Roy Hawthorne : Navajo code talker hero
Moe Berg : Major-league spy
More surprising spies and unexpected heroes
Tools of the trade : secret messages and code

LCCN:

2017023913

Control Number:

2979878

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