116 pages • 3 hours read
Alan GratzProjekt 1065
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Projekt 1065, by Alan Gratz, follows 13-year-old Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Germany during World War II, as he spies on the Nazis, joins the Hitler Youth, and befriends classmate Fritz and downed RAF pilot Simon, all to gather intelligence on a Nazi plan to build a jet-powered plane. Includes violence, bullying, and anti-Semitism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz captivates readers with its fast-paced narrative and well-researched historical backdrop. The book's thrilling plot and strong main character have been praised, though some criticize predictable elements and occasional implausibility. Overall, it offers an engaging look at WWII espionage through the eyes of a young spy.
Who Should Read Projekt 1065?
Readers who enjoyed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will find Alan Gratz's Projekt 1065 captivating. Ideal for middle-grade and young adult audiences, this historical fiction combines fast-paced adventure with the serious themes of World War II espionage and courage.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
780L