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The Best Nonfiction for Beginning and Reluctant Readers

Fall 2024

Superstar to Spy: Josephine Baker's Story

From the Series Top Secret Spy Stories

Josephine Baker was a well-known performer. But what many people don’t realize is that during World War II, this global superstar was a top spy for France! In this graphic nonfiction title, vibrant illustrations show how Josephine smuggled enemy secrets on musical scores to help the Allies to victory, while historical quotes help Josephine tell the story in her own words. Special features such as a map and a timeline reinforce the text. Reluctant readers will love seeing Josephine’s daring spywork take center stage in this thrilling title!

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Category Nonfiction
Subject History
Copyright 2025
Publisher Bellwether Media
Imprint Black Sheep
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2024-08-01
BISACS JNF068000, JNF062010, JNF025130
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Lexile 570
ATOS Reading Level 4.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 550346
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Author: Betsy Rathburn

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