In this thrilling sequel to Max in the House of Spies, Newbery Honor–winning author Adam Gidwitz continues the gripping story of Max Bretzfeld, a thirteen-year-old Jewish boy turned British spy. Now back in Nazi-occupied Berlin, Max faces his most perilous mission yet: infiltrate the Funkhaus, the epicenter of Nazi radio propaganda, while secretly searching for his missing parents—a quest his spymasters have expressly forbidden.

Armed with his radio expertise, spy training, and the guidance of Berg and Stein—two immortal creatures representing Jewish folklore—Max navigates a treacherous world where truth and lies intertwine. As he delves deeper into the heart of the Third Reich, Max encounters historical figures like Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Hitler, confronting the seductive power of propaganda and the moral complexities of resistance.

Praised as “a heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction” by Booklist and “a headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths” by Kirkus Reviews, Max in the Land of Lies offers young readers an unforgettable journey through one of history’s darkest periods, highlighting the courage and resilience of those who dared to stand against tyranny.