Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II

"Projekt 1065" plunges readers into the harrowing world of World War II through the eyes of 13-year-old Michael O'Shaunessey. Living in Berlin as the son of the Irish ambassador, Michael is secretly a spy for the British, forcing him to join the Hitler Youth. This gripping historical novel explores the immense pressure Michael faces, as he navigates the brutal realities of Nazi Germany, participates in horrific activities like book-burning, and struggles to maintain his cover while gathering intelligence. The stakes escalate dramatically when he's tasked with uncovering "Projekt 1065," a mission that could change the course of the war. This book is ideal for mature late elementary and middle school readers ready for a fast-paced, intense story of courage, moral conflict, and espionage during one of history's darkest periods.

It's the height of World War II. Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives with his family in Berlin. But Michael, like his parents, is a spy. He joins the Hitler Youth, taking part in their horrific games and book-burning, despising everything they stand for but using his insider knowledge to bring important information back to his parents and the British Secret Service. When Michael is tasked to find out more about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi mission, things get even more complicated.