For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy - Hardcover

Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker

4.13 out of 5 stars

1,964 ratings by Goodreads

9780385729611: For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385729618 ISBN 13: 9780385729611

Publisher: Delacorte Pr, 2003

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When the war hits her hometown in Cherbourg, France, Suzanne David is faced with a dose of reality and so while training and traveling in her attempt to become an opera singer, she decides to take on the role as a secret courier for the French Resistance to help put an end to the war and invasion of her nation.

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Review

[STAR] "This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers, ...[but] the real focus, however, is the skin-crawling suspense story about one of France's youngest spies. Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart."-"Booklist," Starred"
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[STAR] "This suspenseful novel, ...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action...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."-"SLJ
"[STAR] "Based on Bradley s interviews with the real Suzanne, this is an exciting account of a girl s coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story."-"Kirkus Reviews," Starred"
""The action will have readers on the edge through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed."-"The Bulletin"
"A highly compelling look at the covert battle for freedom."-"Publishers Weekly"
An IRA Teachers' Choice
An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection
A "VOYA" Top Shelf Fiction Selection
A New York Public Library Book Pick
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

"From the Hardcover edition.""

[STAR] "This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers, ...[but] the real focus, however, is the skin-crawling suspense story about one of France's youngest spies. Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart."-Booklist, Starred

[STAR] "This suspenseful novel, ...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action...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."-SLJ
[STAR] "Based on Bradley's interviews with the real Suzanne, this is an exciting account of a girl's coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred
"The action will have readers on the edge through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed."-The Bulletin
"A highly compelling look at the covert battle for freedom."-Publishers Weekly
An IRA Teachers' Choice
An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection
A VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Selection
A New York Public Library Book Pick
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

From the Hardcover edition.

[STAR] -This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers, ...[but] the real focus, however, is the skin-crawling suspense story about one of France's youngest spies. Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart.--Booklist, Starred

[STAR] -This suspenseful novel, ...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action...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.--SLJ
[STAR] -Based on Bradley's interviews with the real Suzanne, this is an exciting account of a girl's coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred
-The action will have readers on the edge through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed.--The Bulletin
-A highly compelling look at the covert battle for freedom.--Publishers Weekly
An IRA Teachers' Choice
An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection
A VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Selection
A New York Public Library Book Pick
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of several novels, including Ruthie's Gift, One-of-a-Kind Mallie, Weaver's Daughter, Halfway to the Sky, and For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy. Bradley and her husband have two children and they live on a farm in eastern Tennesse, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

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