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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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33 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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Max in the Land of Lies

Review by ObieP914

This story is amazing. I love books like this and the series is great to. If you like this book you will like the first one to!

Apr 09, 2026 05:43 PM
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Amazing!

Review by Lilbill

This book was really good and interesting!!! I think that maybe the names are a bit confusing and the end is sad but overall an amazing book!

Apr 06, 2026 08:30 PM
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i loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by PancakeGirl

i really enjoy Adam Gidwitz's writing style i am pretty sure i have read most of his books so i was really happy when this book came out

Apr 06, 2026 02:13 PM
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Loved it!

Review by SaraGilah

This book was amazing! It was a little tense but there was a good ending. I would recommend this book for people who like scary and tense books. But in all I really enjoyed it.

Apr 04, 2026 11:26 AM
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Max in the Land of Lies

Review by miriampjlibrary

Really great sequel to Max in the House of Spies.

Apr 03, 2026 10:45 AM