Code Breaker, Spy Hunter, Laurie Wallmark
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter, Laurie Wallmark
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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter
How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars

Author: Laurie Wallmark

Narrator: Romy Nordlinger

Unabridged: 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/06/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

In this biography, young listeners will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, she held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and her work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives.

About Laurie Wallmark

Laurie Wallmark is an award-winning author who has written picture-book biographies of women in STEM fields ranging from computer science to mathematics and astronomy to code breaking. Her books have received numerous awards, earned multiple starred reviews, and been chosen as Junior Library Guild Selections. A former software engineer and computer-science professor, she lives in Ringoes, New Jersey. For more information, visit LaurieWallmark.com.

About Brooke Smart

Brooke Smart is a professional artist who loves telling stories through her illustrations, especially stories about brave women from history. She has always loved to read, and growing up, she could be found nightly falling asleep with a book on her chest. She is living the busy, tired, happy, wonderful dream with her husband, their three kids, and their naughty cat in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, visit Brooke-Smart.com.

About Romy Nordlinger

Romy Nordlinger is a New York City-based actor and bestselling audiobook narrator with over 350 audiobooks to her name. Her favorite works include the Haunting Danielle series, This Side of Paradise, and The Girl in the Green Sweater. She has been recognized by AudioFile Magazine and Library Journal for her work and received a SOVAS Award for the full-cast recording of Wrong Turn. A passionate bookworm, she gets so much joy from bringing a book to life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sandy on January 31, 2021

It was a joy to read this recent addition to Laurie Wallmark's series fo picture book biographies about WOMEN IN STEM. I read a pdf file and was ready to rave about it. As a picture book fanatic, I found that holding the physical book in my hands impressed me even further. The illustrations and art......more

Goodreads review by Ben on April 26, 2021

Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars is a children's picture book written by Laurie Wallmark and illustrated by Brooke Smart. It centers on a star-struck girl becomes a renowned astronomer. Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American expert cryptanalyst a......more

Goodreads review by Jolynne on June 17, 2021

Code breaking, Women in STEAM, Heroines - Mind Blown! Sorry kids, I can't wait for school to begin so that I can share this with my elementary school storytimes. Elizabeth Friedman was an incredible woman. She had an analytical mind that understood codes and was able to help break the ENIGMA code. S......more

Goodreads review by Christy on April 05, 2021

Do you remember “breaking codes” as a kid? I do! Highlights magazine usually had code puzzles, and we solved them in school. These were simple, fun activities, and we weren’t breaking codes to save lives. But Elizabeth Friedman was! Through her love of languages and literature, Elizabeth also discove......more

Goodreads review by Alex on March 16, 2021

This picture book for older readers tells the story of a remarkable woman who developed new code- making and breaking techniques, helped capture bootleggers, and even managed to catch a few Nazi spies. When she was a child, Elizabeth Smith loved poetry and Shakespeare was her favorite author. She ap......more

Quotes

Youngsters will be fascinated by this engaging biographical selection of an original thinker, which includes elements of STEM and history and provides a picture of a dedicated, resilient woman.

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