Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizabeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
Author:
Laurie Wallmark
Illustrator:
Brooke Smart
Publication:
2021 by Abrams Books for Young Readers (Imprint of Harry N. Abrams)
Genre:
Biography, History, Military, Non-fiction, Picture Books
Pages:
48
Current state:
This book has been evaluated and information added. It has been read and any content considerations have been added.
Book Guide
Elizebeth Friedman dedicated her life to cracking codes and deciphering secret messages. Until recently, her role in taking down Nazis and outsmarting criminals had been hidden away with her classified files, stamped TOP SECRET ULTRA. With just paper, pencil, and her sharp wit, Elizebeth thwarted smugglers, uncovered spy rings, and even cracked the unbreakable Enigma codes. Author Laurie Wallmark and illustrator Brook Smart reveal Elizebeth's accomplishments and bring her incredible true story to light.
Perfect for inquisitive minds and creative thinkers, this picture book biography will inspire readers to take a crack at code breaking and creating their own secret messages—there are several hidden in this book!
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Laurie Wallmark
AmericanLaurie Wallmark has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from VermontCollege of Fine Arts as well as degrees in biochemistry and informat... See more
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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
The Friedman code breaker story is absolutely compelling and worthy of our attention. They lived storied lives and changed the course of two world wars.
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizabeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
An incomplete but appealing and informative depiction of cryptographer Elizebeth Friedman....
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