Code Name: Lise Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Name: Code Name: Lise
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Larry Loftis
ISBN: 9781501198656

Code Name: Lise

The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy

by Larry Loftis

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First Published:
Jan 15, 2019, 384 pages

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Nov 2019, 400 pages

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- Biography & Memoir
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- 1940s & '50s
- Adult-YA Crossover Nonfiction
- Strong Women
- War Related
- Heroes
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What prompted Odette Sansom to leave her husband and three young daughters and sign up with SOE?
How would you describe Odette? The evaluation following her SOE training referred to her as a loose cannon, arrogant, relentless, and fearless. Do you agree with any/all of those descriptions? What adjectives would you add?
Why did SOE recruit Odette? What qualities made her potential spy material?

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How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?

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