Agent most wanted : the never-before-told story of the most dangerous spy of World War II / Sonia Purnell.
"This is a historical nonfiction book about Virginia Hall, an American spy in France who the Nazis dubbed "the most dangerous of allied spies." It tells the story of her youth and her work in Europe during the second world war."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593350546
- ISBN: 0593350545
- Physical Description: 200 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "This is a young readers adaptation of an adult book titled "A woman of no importance" also by Sonia Purnell"--Publisher.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-197) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Dindy -- Living with cuthbert -- A chance meeting -- Facing the enemy -- Network of danger -- Marie the brave -- Exposed -- A pianist at last -- Mission impossible -- Hunted -- Infiltration -- Escape to Spain -- Burned -- Settling scores -- Betrayed -- To arms -- The village of the high plateau -- The madonna of the mountains -- Leading -- The boat on the lake -- Survivors -- Home -- Behind the desk.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 10 and up. Viking.Grades 4-6. Viking.1150L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.6 8 521174.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hall, Virginia, 1906-1982.
Spies > United States > Biography.
Women spies > United States > Biography.
Intelligence officers > United States > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Underground movements > France. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Adaptations.
Young adult literature.
Available copies
- 116 of 189 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 5 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 12 current holds with 189 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | JB GOILLOT (Text) | 36015000553830 | Juvenile Nonfiction Battle of the Book | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Jacksonville Main Library | JB GOILLOT (Text) | 36015002702658 | Juvenile Nonfiction Battle of the Book | In transit | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | JB GOILLOT (Text) | 36015000514717 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | JB GOILLOT (Text) | 36015000514592 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | JB GOILLOT (Text) | 36015000514774 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/08/2026 |
| Albemarle Main Library | J B Goillot (Text) | 31010000835365 | Juvenile Nonfiction Battle of the Book | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | J B Goillot (Text) | 31010000835373 | Juvenile Nonfiction Battle of the Book | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J940.54 P (Text) | 39493110058726 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albertson Community Library | JNF 940.54 PUR 2022 (Text) | 30372102045983 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | JB Goillot (M BOB) (Text) | 34269001389015 | Juvenile Nonfiction Battle of the Book | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
"This is a historical nonfiction book about Virginia Hall, an American spy in France who the Nazis dubbed "the most dangerous of allied spies." It tells the story of her youth and her work in Europe during the second world war."--
