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The Lost Spy and the Green Dress
The Lost Spy and the Green Dress
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ExcellentIn the 1960s, Motti, a twelve-year-old Israeli boy, and his best friend Reuven set out to uncover a potential German spy in their neighborhood, leading to a series of adventures and discoveries about their family's past. This book is a tribute to classic children's mystery books and explores heavy themes with nuance and lightness of touch.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Greenhill Books
Twelve-year-old Motti, growing up in Israel in the 1960s, is captivated by the world's mysteries and the allure of catching spies in his town. Despite his parents' struggles as Holocaust survivors, Motti finds them an embarrassment. Determined to be bold, strong, and fearless, he and his best friend Reuven embark on a mission to uncover a suspicious elderly man in their neighborhood as a potential German spy.
Their adventure unfolds with a series of thrilling investigations, near misses, and the enigmatic presence of a green dress. With the help of Reuven's sister Aviva, they piece together the clues and solve the case, uncovering secrets closer to home. Motti discovers his mother's hidden private drawer, learns the reason behind her trip to Germany, and confronts the painful truth about her past.
This captivating story pays homage to classic children's mystery books like Enid Blyton's Secret Seven. It explores heavy themes such as the Holocaust, trauma, mental health, and poverty with nuance, a lightness of touch, and a compelling cast of young characters. Motti's determination, Reuven's loyalty, and Aviva's intelligence make for an engaging and memorable journey. Through their adventures, they learn valuable lessons about resilience, friendship, and the power of truth-seeking.
Weight: 144g
Dimension: 134 x 216 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784387310
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