The Bletchley Riddle

    The Bletchley Riddle

    by Ruta Sepetys, Steve Sheinkin

    Ages 10-142024
    Middle Grade

    Set in the summer of 1940, this middle grade historical mystery follows siblings Jakob (19) and Lizzie (14) Novis as they find themselves at Bletchley Park, Britain's real-life WWII codebreaking headquarters, working to unravel the secrets of the Enigma machine. While navigating this high-stakes wartime environment alongside historical figures like Winston Churchill and Alan Turing, the siblings also try to solve a deeply personal mystery surrounding their mother's disappearance. The story blends genuine historical intrigue with sibling dynamics, humor, and themes of trust, resilience, and family bonds amid the looming threat of Nazi invasion and the Battle of Britain.

    2024Published
    Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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