A new book for young readers takes a deep dive into Bletchley Park, the British codebreaking factory in World War II.
Set in the summer of 1940, this fast-paced, historical adventure follows two siblings as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s death.
Written as a collaboration between Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, these authors of historical fiction and nonfiction play up each other’s strengths while shining a light on a little-known part of history.
I recently spoke with Sepetys and Sheinkin about the book and their first collaboration with each other. Here's our conversation.
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The Bletchley Riddle was published by Viking Books for Young Readers today. Find book tour information at Ruta Sepetys's or Steve Sheinkin's websites.
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