The Brightwood Code
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Book Overview
Timely and unforgettable, The Brightwood Codesheds light on hidden history and the brutality of being a woman in a war built by men. "The Brightwood Codehas everything I love in a book." --Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Downstairs Girl Seven months ago, Edda was on the World War I front lines as one of two hundred "Hello Girls," female switchboard operators employed by the US Army. She spent her nights memorizing secret connection codes to stay ahead of spying enemies, and her days connecting vital calls between platoons and bases and generals, all trying to survive--and win--a brutal war. Their lives were in Edda's hands, and one day, in fateful seconds, everything went wrong. Now, Edda is back in Washington, DC, working as an American Bell Telephone operator, the picture of respectability. But when her shift ends, Edda is barely hanging on, desperate to forget the circumstances that cut her time overseas short. When she receives a panicked phone call from someone who utters the fateful code word "Brightwood," Edda has no choice but to confront her past. With precious few clues and help only from Theo, a young man bearing his own WWI scars, Edda races to uncover what secrets may have followed her across the ocean. New York Times bestselling author Monica Hesse delivers a gripping thriller that will leave you guessing until the last page. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Starred reviews from★ Publishers Weekly ★School Library Journal ★ The Horn Book ★ BCCB "Page-turning."―The Washington Post
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0316045659
ISBN13:9780316045650
Release Date:May 2024
Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.01 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.9" x 8.5"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
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This was a rollercoaster ride
Published by alyssayuri , 4 months ago
This was a rollercoaster ride! Both ion adventure and in emotion!
I really like world war fiction stories. I just really appreciate how they shines a light on some of the key people who helped in the wars that the world knows nothing about. And phone call operators were instruments in the war I had no idea about. It was interesting to dive into the world of switch boards and how crucial it was to send messages.
This book was a mystery to the main character and also the reader. As a reader you want to know what truly happened to Edda and you just keep rooting for her to find her peace. The story was a back and forth of the past and the present and I thought they navigated the story very well. This book definitely focused more on Edda and her story. It was as if the war was just part of her life.
This was truly unique and emotional. It was a very pleasant read and I can't help but look back on the book as I write this review.
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