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Overview

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Max in the House of Spies Overview

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Background

Max in the House of Spies Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Chapters 1-12

Max in the House of Spies Chapters 1-12

Chapters 13-24

Max in the House of Spies Chapters 13-24

Chapters 25-35

Max in the House of Spies Chapters 25-35

Chapters 36-47

Max in the House of Spies Chapters 36-47

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Character Analysis

Max in the House of Spies Character Analysis

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Themes

Max in the House of Spies Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Max in the House of Spies Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

Max in the House of Spies Essay Topics

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Book Club Questions

Max in the House of Spies Book Club Questions

Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II