Family of Spies Paris

Two sisters takes their families on vacation in Paris and the three cousins – Ford, his brother Gavin, and cousin Ellie – open their great grandfather’s suitcase which contains memorabilia from his time in World War II. Ford immediately feels connected and starts experiencing clairvoyant episodes about his great grandfather’s experiences that lead the cousins to try and discover his past and his sealed military files, but they find themselves pursued by secret agents. This Canadian novel uses mystery and suspense to engage readers in grades 4-7 and is suitable for a class read-aloud, whole class novel study, literature circle, or independent reading, and lends itself to many extension activities.