PJ Our Way - Max in the House of Spies

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It’s the summer of 1939 and Max has just lost his home, his country, and his parents. Luckily, he’s also found Berg and Stein. Or did they find him? Either way, his life is about to get a whole lot weirder.

Ages 10+

Pages 334

Publisher Penguin Random House

Last Offered Feb 2025

Awards

Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

Sydney Taylor Notable Book

Average Rating

82 Reviews

Featured Reviews

Max in the House of Spies by Elana

Video review by Elana

Max in the House of Spies by Anita

Review by Anita

Max is a genius with two immortal creatures living on his shoulders. When his parents send him to England to be safe from Hitler and the Nazis, his foster family is fulI of...spies! Max wants to get back home, and fast. But it won't be easy, and the path forward is surely a dangerous one. I really liked all the suspense and adventure in this book. It's a great mystery novel. I loved it, and I hope you will too.

Reader Reviews

Amazing

Review by Blue2013

I loved this book soo much, it's so interesting,it's one of my favorite books.i recently just got the second one which is also very tremendous.☺️

Apr 11, 2026 03:10 PM

What a great read

Review by CosmicCountry

This series is sure to be great, as this book was fantastic!

Apr 04, 2026 08:48 AM

Really Interesting Book!

Review by jfeldm7432

I like this book. I couldn't stop reading! I like how it was a mystery and it had some action. I really like it!!!

Apr 03, 2026 11:58 AM

Favorite PJ Our Way Book

Review by RexOSaurous

Max in the House of Spies is my favorite PJ Our Way Book! The book is very creative. It is an amazing historical fiction book. The book takes place during WWII. The main character is a Jewish German boy who helps England spy on Germany. I loved it so much that I asked my mom to buy me the sequel.

Apr 01, 2026 09:24 PM

AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!!

Review by Vanala

This book is intriguing right when it starts and I have reread it a few times its a very interesting book. I highly recommend it. very unique and fun plot lots of twists and turns.

Mar 05, 2026 05:13 PM

Max in the House of Spies