This book delved into lesser known issues during WWII and presented a convincing argument regarding a plot to assassinate Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt. I know my middle school readers can’t get enough books on WWII and this one will not disappoint. It’s got new engaging in formation and great photographs along with a format that keeps pages turning.

Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch present a little known plot from World War II–the plot to kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill. The plot itself is the focus of the story, but the text delves into the relationships between these world leaders and the struggles of fighting a war on many fronts.

Middle school students love to read stories about World War II and will find this one an intriguing adventure. It is still unclear at the end of the book whether there was in fact an assassination plot at all. The facts are laid out, but it is up to the reader to decide what they believe. I think the authors did give compelling evidence that the plot did exist.

Most of all this book is about people. It portrays the little known people such as Secret Service agent Mike Reilly as well as the world leaders. We see a view of Stalin’s frustrations with working with Churchill and Roosevelt, as well as the other leaders who are trying to win this war against the Nazis. It does take us into the world of the Nazis as well.

Even though the reality of this plot is still debated, the book peels back a layer of history that most kids would never see. This would be a great addition to any middle school library collection and will add to the shelf of any kid interested in World War II.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Thank you Scholastic and NetGalley for providing the young reader’s version of this book in exchange for my honest review.
While I’m not sure that this presented a significant amount of new information for the avid young historian interested in WWII, it did provide an excellent overview of the war. Middle and high school students will find this account to be both engaging and informative. Even if it didn’t turn out to be as thrilling as the premise suggested, I learned some fascinating nuggets that I hadn’t come across elsewhere.

Written really well for the young reader audience. As an adult who studies a lot of history, this was really informative and shared information I didn't know if a way that was super easy to consume. A great edition to any classroom or children's library!