Code Name Verity

Code Name Verity

By Elizabeth E. Wein

4 ratings 5 reviews 4 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 9 - 12Grades 10 - 9n/a6.5n/a
Code Name Verity is a compelling, emotionally rich story with universal themes of friendship and loyalty, heroism and bravery.
 
Two young women from totally different backgrounds are thrown together during World War II: one a working-class girl from Manchester, the other a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a wireless operator. Yet whenever their paths cross, they complement each other perfectly and before long become devoted friends. But then a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war. The story begins in "Verity's" own words, as she writes her account for her captors.
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN-13: 9780385676571
ISBN-10: 0385676573
Published on 5/7/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 352

Book Reviews (6)

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the_grim_reader the_grim_reader

just started to read this book but what caught my attention was its name because well its mine
browniebites44 browniebites44

I read this book for the first time in 9th grade as an assignment for History of the Espionage and Spying (yes, that was a course I could take in school and I loved it!). I didn't think I would like it that much, considering my usual genres consist of science fiction, fantasy, and poetry; I had also avoided reading it for a summer reading assignment, instead opting for Eighth Grade Bites, a book about an 8th-grade vampire, but that's beside the point. My friend had recommended that I read Code Name Verity for the assignment because she had absolutely loved it when she read it, so I did. It took me a little bit of time to actually sit down and read the book but once I started reading, I couldn't stop. It remains to be my favorite book of all time and also remains to be the only book that has made me cry for three days straight. If you don't already know from the summary of the book, Code Name Verity is the story of two female spies, Maddie and Queenie, and the bond they shared together. The story is written from the point of view of Verity, who was captured during a mission behind enemy lines and is being forced to write down everything she knows about the British intelligence. As a reader, you are reading the letters of information (complete with crossing out and notes in the margins) as Verity writes them to the person who captured her. Through these, you dive into the story of Maddie and Queenie's friendship and backstories. Overall, the writing is impeccable! It really resembles the time period that the book takes place and evokes feelings in the reader as they read Verity's writings. The friendship of Maddie and Queenie immediately connected with a friendship that I have, which is likely why the book was so emotionally touching for me. It is definitely a must-read for anyone and everyone.
ethan47 ethan47

I recommend this book to everyone. The book is set during World War 2. It takes you through a compelling story of friendship between a pilot and a spy. Both stuck in Germany, only one captured by Germans. What will they do? Read the book to find out.
ethan47 ethan47

This is a must read book. You are taken through a shocking story of friendship and courage, and truly connect with each character through their own writing. I recommend this book to everyone! As well as to people who don't prefer historical fiction.
Wise Cat Wise Cat

Four words: this changed my life. Two more words: MUST READ. Although it may be a little slow for those who prefer science fiction and constant action, the message and the plot in this book is simply riveting.
Kristen Kristen

This book was amazing! Talk about exciting.