The Best Cold War Books for Kids

Summary: In Cold War Russia, young Yevgeny navigates family chaos and hidden secrets, including a KGB spy in his kitchen. With dreams of becoming a national hero, he faces the challenge of living up to his parents' expectations without the talents of his brother. Armed only with a pencil and a table's underside, Yevgeny discovers that his doodles might hold the key to his future. Can he find his place in a world filled with drama and intrigue? This memoir blends humor and poignancy, capturing a boy's quest for identity in a tumultuous era.

Summary: In an alternate future where the Cold War still rages, four teenage criminals with dark skills and darker secrets are offered a fresh start at a secret military academy: a disgraced political heir, a ruthless strategist, a former pageant queen and a soldier with an enigmatic past. Instead of training to end the war, they are sent on a mysterious mission that will test their loyalties and may change the world.