Code Name Verity

Wein, E. (2012). Code name Verity. New York: Hyperion.

Summary:

Verity is a British spy during World War II, who is captured in Paris. She keeps a journal as a prisoner of war for the Nazis. She writes all her secrets and also about her best friend Maddie. Maddie was flying the plane when Verity parachuted into Paris. Verity uses her journal to help deal with guilt, fear, and Captain von Linden to learn state secrets. She never lets people forget she is Scottish.  Maddie crash lands and joins a resistance group. An interrogator changes sides delivering a message. Maddie deciphers the message and plans to save Verity. Maddie couldn’t save her friend, so in order to keep the secrets safe Verity kills Maddie.

Awards:

UK Literary Association Award Winner

Edgar Award Winner

Printz Honor Book

Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Honor Book

Shortlisted for the 2013 CILIP Carnegie Award

Golden Kite Award Honor Book

Shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Award

Catalyst Book Award Winner (East Lanarkshire County Council, Scotland)

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