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Undercover combat : courageous spies of World War I Cover Image Book Book

Undercover combat : courageous spies of World War I / by Matthew K. Manning ; illustrated by Leo Trinidad.

Manning, Matthew K. (author). Trinidad, Leo (illustrator.).

Summary:

A young British officer starts a spy base that is disguised as a shipping company. A German naval engineer turns against his country to aid the Allies. A Frenchwoman leads a spy network that saves thousands of British soldiers. These gripping, true stories of espionage shifted the course of World War I. What drove these courageous spies to risk their lives in the deadly game of war intelligence? Jam-packed with dynamic paneled art and leveled text, this hi-lo graphic novel will thrill reluctant and at-level readers while showcasing some of the Great War's most mysterious heroes"- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781669085607
  • ISBN: 9781669085775
  • Physical Description: 63 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Great War -- Louise de Bettignies: The Alice Network -- Richard B. Tinsley: A Spy to a "T" -- Sylvanus Morley: Digging For Information.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 4-6 Capstone Press
Ages 9-11 Capstone Press

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Ontario Community Library.

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Ontario Community Library j. 741.5 MANNI (Text) 33330004808251 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -

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