Spy on History: Victor Dowd and the World War II Ghost Army - Hardcover

Alberti, Enigma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076119326X ISBN 13: 9780761193265

Publisher: Workman Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

Then solve the mystery using codes hidden in the book and the spycraft materials provided in an envelope inside. Your mission: Find Victor Dowd's missing sketchbook. And discover one of the most unusual stories of World War II. Meet the 603rd Camouflage Engineers, better known as the Ghost Army. This group of artists and sound engineers were trained to deceive the Germans in World War II with everything from fake tanks to loudspeakers broadcasting the sound of marching troops. And meet Victor Dowd, a real-life sergeant who with his fellow Ghost Army troops fought his way from Normandy, through France, and eventually across the Rhine. Second in the Spy on History series, it's a compelling story of a little-known chapter from the war - and a mystery to solve. Using spycraft materials included in a sealed envelope, readers will discover and unravel the clues embedded in the book's text and illustrations, and uncover the mystery of Victor Dowd's missing sketchbook.

About this title

Review:

"With interestingly written, approachable text, black-and-white illustrations, and varied fonts, this second in the Spy on History series will captivate a wide range of readers." -- Booklist

"This is a fascinating story and one kids and adults will find interesting." -- The Write Stuff

"If you have a history or spy buff in your life, hand this book to him or her." -- Prose and Kahn

"I absolutely loved this book. If you like WWII history or little known history, you should check this book out!" -- Rattle the Pages

"It's literally an interactive experience that even my middle school kids thoroughly enjoyed. In fact, they've both voiced their anticipation for the next installment." -- Kidliterati

"This series is a fun way to introduce readers to codes and codebreaking without making it too difficult. Even readers who have cracked a few codes in their time will enjoy one more opportunity to spin a cipher wheel and work out a message. Maybe they'll even be inspired to create their own!" -- Mad About MG History

"Exciting, entertaining, and educational...this unique and clever book is all these things! Middle-grade readers will be captivated by the fascinating history of the Ghost Army and will have a blast deciphering puzzles and clues using the tools provided within the book." -- Word Spelunker

"There are a lot of tensions in the book --- between art as passion and art as a war tactic, excitement over the Germans aiming their guns at the Ghost Army and fear at the army's defenselessness --- which makes this book a true page-turner. This perfectly paced tale of bravery and deception is perfect for any lover of history and wannabe spy!" -- Kidsreads.com

About the Author:

Enigma Alberti is the nom de plume of a group of successful children's book authors whose first book was Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring. Scott Wegener is a comic book artist and co-creator of Atomic Robo.

About this edition

• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 076119326X
• ISBN 13: 9780761193265
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96