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The Bletchley Riddle
By Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Published by Rock the Boat
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
It is the summer of 1940, and maths whizz Jakob Novis has been recruited to the secret codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins top minds to crack the Nazi’s Enigma cipher, his younger sister Lizzie embarks on an undercover mission of her own: to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.
With strange messages and codes to unravel, and a menacing inspector lurking outside Bletchley’s gates, the answers continue to elude the siblings. Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother’s disappearance be connected somehow? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together before they face the ultimate test: how long must an official secret be kept buried?
It is the summer of 1940, and maths whizz Jakob Novis has been recruited to the secret codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins top minds to crack the Nazi’s Enigma cipher, his younger sister Lizzie embarks on an undercover mission of her own: to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.
With strange messages and codes to unravel, and a menacing inspector lurking outside Bletchley’s gates, the answers continue to elude the siblings. Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother’s disappearance be connected somehow? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together before they face the ultimate test: how long must an official secret be kept buried?
Product Details
- Publisher: Rock the Boat (October 10, 2024)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9780861549030
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
'Break out your Enigma machines! Sepetys and Sheinkin have written a thrilling World War II code-breaking adventure filled with ciphers, secrets, and spies.' Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
'Brilliant! A seamless collaboration produces a genius tale with incredible historical twists! I loved reading this book.' Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The Night War
'I loved every single page of this book. The Bletchley Riddle is exquisite historical storytelling! I only wish I could read it again for the very first time.' Jennifer A. Nielsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Iceberg
'Such a unique and amazing book! Sheinkin and Sepetys have layered impeccable research into a very readable, engaging story. I’m so happy that we will have this amazing adventure historical available for young readers. They clamor for books like this!' Rae Ann Parker, Director of Books for Young Readers, Parnassus Books in Nashville
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