Dark Game: True Spy Stories
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 248
Published: 2010
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"Dark Game: True Spy Stories" by Paul B. Janeczko delves into the shadowy world of espionage, presenting a collection of gripping true stories that highlight the intrigue and danger faced by spies throughout history. These tales reveal the cunning and resourcefulness of those involved in the covert realm, from double agents to intelligence operatives, showcasing their pivotal roles during crucial moments in history. The book offers readers a thrilling glimpse into the strategies, betrayals, and moral dilemmas that characterize the life of a spy, making it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by secrets and the art of deception. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 248 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Paul Janeczko is a poet and teacher who has edited numerous award-winning anthologies. He lives in Maine, USA. Chris Raschka is a writer, illustrator and trained violinist. He lives in America.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nonfiction - Tween
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Tween category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.