The Bletchley Riddle
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys is a middle grade historical adventure published by Oneworld Publications on October 10, 2024. This 400-page book is written in English and immerses readers in the summer of 1940, a time when the world is engulfed in war and trust is a rare commodity. The story follows Jakob Novis, a talented mathematician recruited to the secretive codebreaking center at Bletchley Park, as he attempts to decipher the Nazi Enigma cipher. Meanwhile, his younger sister Lizzie embarks on her own mission to locate their mother amidst the chaos.
Readers will encounter a narrative filled with codes, secrets, and the challenges of espionage during a pivotal moment in history. The book explores themes of family and adventure, set against the backdrop of military conflict and mystery. With its engaging plot and historical context, The Bletchley Riddle offers a captivating experience for young readers interested in action, adventure, and detective stories.
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A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
**Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2025**
Remember, you are bound by the official secrets act…
It is the summer of 1940. The world is at war. These days, you don’t know who you can trust or who might be a secret spy…
Maths whizz Jakob Novis has been recruited to the secret codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park. As Jakob works to crack the Nazi’s Enigma cipher, his younger sister Lizzie is busy on an undercover mission of her own: to find their mother.
Filled with codes to decipher and mysteries to unravel, this is the unputdownable historical adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats.
‘A thrilling World War II code-breaking adventure filled with ciphers, secrets, and spies.’ Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
‘Exquisite historical storytelling! I only wish I could read it again for the very first time.’ Jennifer A. Nielsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Iceberg
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