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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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18 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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Please read Max and the House of Spies First

Review by Dloves2Read

This was a decent book. I think I would recommend this for nine and ten year olds. I won't give any spoilers, but I think this is a good book. The end can be a little weird with remembering who is who with all the names so I really wanted to give it 4.5 stars.

Jan 19, 2026 12:39 PM
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max and the land of lies is awsome

Review by ZMLwolf

This book is so good. It has danger twist and it teaches you all about what happened in world war two.

Jan 09, 2026 04:53 PM
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Why max in the land of lies is a really good book

Review by CmdrSalamander

i read max in the house of spies and to be honest i found it a little boring, the same is not true for this book though as when in enemy territory danger is around every corner. Max has to infiltrate Haus Des Rundfunks the nazi propaganda radio station, deal with berg and stein, AND his forbidden mission find his parents! Would recommend to a friend.

Jan 07, 2026 09:08 PM
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Max in the land of lies

Review by Readsalotl83

So good 😊 and I really enjoyed it recommend it!!!!

Jan 07, 2026 06:02 PM
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Max in the land of lies

Review by Jerry

This is a awesome thrilling tail. A must read book

Jan 06, 2026 08:39 PM