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Max is back in Berlin.  He’s on a dangerous mission that will take every ounce of ingenuity and luck he’s ever had. Lucky for him- he’s got a dybbuk and a kobold on his side(s).
Ages 10+
Pages 353
Publisher Penguin Random House
Last Offered Jan 2026
Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Book
Kirkus Starred Review
School Library Journal Starred Review

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50 Reviews

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Review by Max

Max is back in Germany, but this time her has two missions. One has been given to him by his British spymasters: infiltrating the Haus Des Rundfunks, German radio central and the source of most of their propaganda. The other they had forbidden: finding his parents, whom Max hasn’t seen since he was sent away to England to protect him from the war. Max is going to need all the help he can get. I loved this book. It’s a suspenseful and gripping story that is also funny in parts. This book is great for mystery lovers, but also for people who like Historical Fiction. It is a great read.

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Review by Simon

I am reviewing Max in the Land of Lies, it is a very good book that I would rate 5 stars. This book is about Max who is on a mission. Well, two missions. On has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents. Max will need every tool at his disposal, from his radio expertise and spy training to the help of Berg and Stein, the immortal creatures living on his shoulders. Even so, there’s no guarantee he’ll make it out alive. If you want to find out more read Max in the Land of Lies, a very interesting and invigorating book.

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Max in the land of lies

Review by JulWil3713

Fill with advantage

Oct 06, 2026 08:41 PM
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Max in the land of lies

Review by Maeday05

It was great but a bit scary

Oct 05, 2026 08:35 PM
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Tear-Jerker, in a good way

Review by lmzibunny

An exciting story, with funny parts.

Oct 05, 2026 07:46 PM
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I enjoyed this book

Review by Matson

The story is full of adventure. I like history and I liked the fact that this book was from a kids perspective. I shared the book with my friend and he liked it as well.

Sep 10, 2026 02:45 PM
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this is so cool!

Review by LovableLemur

This book is so cool. You just cannot put it down. I recommend this book for 2 reasons. 1. if you want to learn history, good. 2. you want to have excitement it has it!

Aug 10, 2026 05:14 PM