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DOUBLE CROSSED I A Middle-Grade Book by Rebecca E.F. Barone I Questions In a Bottle

from E Train Talks: A Literacy Initiative · host Ethan Minton: Book Reviewer, Reader, and Author Interviewer!

Welcome to my new book review series "Question in a Bottle." This is an E Train Talks video series where I answer questions about interesting upper-middle grade or YA books I've read and recommend!And in this episode, I'm spotlighting DOUBLE CROSSED: THE WWII SPIES WHO SAVED D-DAY!DOUBLE CROSSED: THE WWII SPIES WHO SAVED D-DAY by Rebecca E. F. Barone feels like you're stepping straight into a real-life spy mission, yet it's a true, nonfunctional novel. DOUBLE CROSSED is an action-packed retelling of “Operation Bodyguard," the covert operation of double agents and spies that worked behind the scenes and risked their lives to help fool the Nazis during World War II. If you’re looking for a middle-grade nonfiction story that reads like a thriller, then DOUBLE CROSSED is definitely a book to check out! 10/10These are my spontaneous answers to questions written by mom to help share my thoughts on this very interesting book.Thanks for watching my new book review series, "Questions in a Bottle"! Be sure to like, subscribe, and check out more book reviews on the channel.Title: Double Crossed: The WWII Spies Who Saved D-Day Author: Rebecca E. F. BaronePublished by: Henry Holt & Company (an imprint of Macmillan Publishers)Publication Date: 4/28/26Topics explored:CourageFriendship & TeamworkLoyaltySacrificePerseveranceSpies & EspionageWWIIPowered by E Train Talks, Inc.Where Every Child's Journey Begins with a Book. Readers Make Leaders!Help me give the gift of books to children in underprivileged communities and open doors to a brighter future:https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/4938608E Train Talks, Inc., is a 501©(3) nonprofit founded and led by Ethan (known as E Train), a 15-year-old award-winning literacy advocate and Giving Tuesday teen leader. E Train is committed to celebrating early literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages. Through engaging interviews with children's authors, book reviews, school visits, and literacy-focused events, E Train sparks curiosity and encourages children to discover the magic of reading. By championing diverse voices and stories, E Train not only supports language development and comprehension skills but also helps children build empathy, confidence, and a strong educational foundation. Follow my journey at at: www.etraintalks.org

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