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Scholastic Focus presents meticulously researched and beautifully crafted narrative nonfiction for middle-grade and young adult readers. These works aim to enlighten readers about the world, fostering critical thinking skills essential for becoming informed citizens who can analyze the past, engage in present discussions, and contribute to future growth. In the spring of 1941, hundreds of young women across Britain received a brief telegram instructing them to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, unaware of the significant work awaiting them. This sprawling mansion, surrounded by utilitarian huts, was a hub of secretive operations during World War II, where code-cracking efforts could sway the outcome of battles against Hitler’s forces. Among the brilliant cryptographers and eccentric scholars, it was often teenage girls who kept the operation running smoothly. Some excelled in advanced mathematics, while others were fluent in foreign languages. They operated complex bombe machines, interpreted wireless signals, and organized decoded messages, all while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candace Fleming, an award-winning author known for her engaging narrative style, brings this extraordinary and lesser-known chapter of World War II to life, highlighting the pivotal roles young people played in the wartime effort.
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The Enigma Girls, Candace Fleming
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- 2024
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- (Hardcover)
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