Books About Female Spies

The Best Female Spies Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about female spies? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Female Spies

Daring Women of D-Day
Graphic Nov.
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2023

Daring Women of D-Day

By Jen Breach, Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator) · Women Warriors of World War II series

Daring women sabotage German forces to aid the Allies' D-Day plans.

32 pages· 2,349 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 38 ratings
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Summary: In 1942, with Europe under German control, 39 courageous women, including Andrée Borrel and Lise de Baissac, secretly aid the French Resistance. As D-Day approaches, they risk everything to sabotage German operations and help free France. Will their bravery turn the tide of war?
Charlotte Spies for Justice
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Charlotte Spies for Justice

By Nikki Shannon Smith, Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Girls Survive series

A young girl risks everything to aid a spy and fight for justice during the Civil War.

102 pages· 12,256 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 158 ratings
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Summary: In 1864, twelve-year-old Charlotte, a former slave, lives on a Virginia plantation owned by Miss Van Lew, a secret Union sympathizer. When Charlotte discovers her mistress's espionage activities, she eagerly joins the cause, hoping to help free 400 Union soldiers. But her involvement could either save lives or put them all in grave danger. As the Civil War rages, Charlotte must navigate the perilous path of espionage, risking everything for the chance at freedom and justice. Will her courage be enough to change the course of history?
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