The Lady Is a Spy: Virginia Hall, World War II Hero of the French Resistance (Scholastic Focus) | Scholastic Canada
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The Lady Is a Spy: Virginia Hall, World War II Hero of the French Resistance (Scholastic Focus)

By Don Mitchell   

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9780545936125 Hardcover
288 Pages | 5.804" x 8.519" | Ages 12 & Up

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9780545936569 Ebook
288 Pages | Ages 12 & Up

The Lady Is a Spy is the audacious and riveting true story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest spy and unsung hero, brought to vivid life by acclaimed author Don Mitchell.

When Hitler invaded Poland, Virginia Hall was traveling in Europe. Which was dangerous enough, but as fighting erupted, instead of returning home, she headed to France. In a country divided by freedom and fascism, Virginia was determined to do her part for the Allies. An ordinary woman from Baltimore, Maryland, she dove into the action, first joining a French ambulance unit and later becoming an undercover agent for both the British Office of Strategic Services and the US Office of Strategic Services. Working as a spy in the intelligence network, she made her way to Vichy, coordinating Resistance movements, assisting in Nazi sabotage, and rescuing downed Allies. She passed in plain sight of the enemy and soon found herself being hunted by the Gestapo. But Virginia cleverly evaded discovery and death, often through bold feats and escapes. Her covert operations, efforts with the Resistance, and risky work as a wireless telegraph operator greatly contributed to the Allies' eventual win.

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Praise for The Lady Is a Spy

"An intriguing, informative glimpseinto the life of a little-known figure that will appeal to fans of feminist heroes." —Booklist

"Mitchell pulls readers into Hall's story in a compelling narrative that does not skimp on facts... A well-researched, organized, and compelling nonfiction...." —School Library Journal

"The breadth of Hall's missions and her undisputed heroism are on full display here..." —Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books