Double Crossed covers the fascinating history of the double agents who helped the Allies win the war against the Nazis. While I knew that spies always have an impact on wars, I never knew any of the details surrounding it. This was such a well-written account of how vital these spies were to making the Nazi army believe exactly what they wanted them to believe. Barone has a gift for narrative non-fiction and I look forward to reading some of her other work as well. I will happily recommend her books to middle grade history fans of Steve Sheinkin and Candace Fleming.

After reading Barone's MOUNTAIN OF FIRE last month, I knew she excelled at writing gripping nonfiction. While the story of those at the Mt. St. Helens eruption was tense, this one was even more of a nail-biter! Barone follows three spies (two men and one woman) who initially agreed to spy for the Germans but then became double agents to help the Allies pull off the misdirection needed for the success of the D-Day invasion. My WWII buffs will love this, but it will also be an easy sell for my students looking for a nonfiction title for their 10 Genre Challenge. Barone has become a must-buy author for my middle school library!

Rebecca E.F. Barone is quickly becoming one of my favorite narrative nonfiction authors. I, and many of my students, have been captivated by many of her books and “Double Crossed” is sure to be another. I read it in one sitting and found it to be an easy to follow, engaging, and informative read. The tension of spycraft and double agents compelled me to continue flipping pages regardless of the fact that I knew D-Day at Normandy was the turning point in the war. Barone wrote the spies as real people and I cared needed to know their outcomes. Well researched with great source material. .