Code Name Kris

By Carol Matas

Book Overview

Determined to make a difference in the war, Jesper refuses to stop fighting the Nazis in Carol Mata's "stirring account" of a young boy facing the dangers of World War II (Publishers Weekly).

In the sequel to Lisa's War, Jesper continues his work for the Danish resistance and recounts the dangers that led to his confinement in a German prison.

Determined to make a difference any way he can, Jesper begins to work for an underground press to help tell the truths about what is happening during the war. Simultaneously, frustrated with the state of their country, Stefan and Jesper join forces to fight the Nazis.

"Mata's extensive research, combined with powerful characterization and compelling narration, creates an intense, provocative novel." - Publishers Weekly

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416961623
• ISBN13: 9781416961628
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

What a Suspenseful Book!!!

This book, "Jesper", a sequel to "Lisa", is a quite suspenseful story for a topic on war. Stories that have themes on war always seem boring to me, but these two books have changed my likes for books. This is an overview of what the book is mainly about:Jesper and his fellow resistance fighters help bring their home country to freedom from their opposing country, Germany. Denmark's Allies, France, Britain, and Sweden had supported them to spread the current news about the new plans for bombing more German headquarters.I recommend these two books, "Jesper" and "Lisa", to those who like to read about war and adventure.

Amazing Book! I recommend!

This is an amazing book! It really makes you think and gives a great perspective of being a teenager growing up around the Second World War and the Holocaust. Teenagers can really relate to the characters in this book, I know being a teenager. I love this book, and I think you will too! Carol Matas does a great job researching all of her books so I think you should look into her others as well as buying this one!

I LOVED THIS BOOK !

This is one of may favorite books ! The First time I read it was in grade three. I read it in one day !

READ THIS BOOK AND FIND OUT WHAT IT'S LIKE!

I feel that this book deserves 5 stars because it is a book about the Holocaust and it was well done. I also enjoy other novels by Carol Matas. She is an exallent author! GO CAROL MATAS!!!!!!!!!

Riveting and Satisfying Sequel to "LISA"

This is a must read for those who enjoy historical juvenile fiction. It is a gripping continuation of the stroyline Matas began in her award winning Lisa (also published as Lisa's War). After Stefan and Lisa have left Denmark, Jesper continues his underground resistance work in suspense filled Copenhagen. Beautifully written.