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How I Became a Spy is a great HF book to have in your classroom! How I Became a Spy is a book about a boy living through WWII in London. When Bertie Bradshaw, the main character, finds himself becoming a spy, he solves codes and ciphers, follows people, collects clues, and so much more! This book provides a great amount of mystery, history, and excitement!

How I Became a Spy is about a boy named Bertie Bradshaw who played an important role in solving ciphers and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He also is accompanied by his dog, Little Roo, and an American girl named Eleanor who helps him solve the mystery of the young woman who goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook. They have to decipher the notebook to prevent from spilling the biggest secret to the Nazis.

This is HF. This is great for LC. It won a Sunshine State Young Readers Award. This book takes place during World War 2. It‘s about a boy who finds a mysterious notebook, and he tries to find out who it belongs to. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/literature-circle... This website gives information for educators on how to start a literature circle.

This HF SSYRA novel was chosen as a book club read, but I would label it best for IR. The story is set during World war 2 and would be a great read for students while being taught about the subject.

This HF, LC will be an interesting and educational add to 3-5th grade classrooms! The major theme of this book is espionage. Bertie wasn‘t thinking of becoming a spy, but he falls head first into a mystery that he tries to solve with the help of his friends and trusty dog. The reader follows along as Bertie and friends try to decode ciphers, and are given the opportunity to decode a few themselves! This book would do well in a LC setting.

How I Became A Spy is an HF book by Deborah Hopkinson. This story is about a boy named Bertie and his dog Little Roo during WWII in London. Bertie is a civil defense volunteer, and while doing his job, he found a coded notebook with important information about a traitor. Bertie, never thought he would become a spy, but through his journey Bertie,..... Continues
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This HF, LC book is a thrilling and suspenseful read for your students! This book tells of espionage, survival and friendship during World War II. Bertie Bradshaw never thought he would become a spy. However, a chance encounter with a young girl and a mysterious red notebook leave Bertie and his friends cracking codes and trying to stop a double agent from spilling secrets.

How I Became a Spy by Deborah Hopkinson is a historical fiction novel for ages nine to twelve. This chapter-book was awarded the Sunshine State Young Readers Award which comes as no surprise because Hopkinson is an award-winning author. How I Became a Spy is no exception to Hopkinson's talent. The story focuses on a young boy (Bertie)

So far I have been enjoying this book. It has been fun making some of the illustrations for the assignment. It allows you to be more focus and look for specific details! 💙

Just woke up after 12 hr shift. Made myself steak w wine reduction and mushrooms And a touch of blue cheese and of course freshly pan cooked spinach and tomatoes. Perfect late dinner with my new ARC. Happy 1st of December, lovely littens!💕❤️💜