





The Faithful Spy
A visually arresting biography that challenges teens to think deeply about faith, courage, and moral conviction in the face of tyranny—told through vivid tricolor art and gripping real-life stakes.

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2025 Tenth-Grade Curriculum Kit
The Faithful Spy
If your teen is ready for a bold, visually striking biography that doesn’t shy away from moral complexity, The Faithful Spy is a compelling deep dive into courage, conviction, and the cost of standing up to evil. This award-winning graphic novel tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the quiet German pastor who took a stand against Hitler and paid for it with his life. It’s bold. It’s thoughtful. And it hits hard.
From Bonhoeffer’s childhood through his rise as a theologian, his time in America, and ultimately his involvement in a plot to assassinate Hitler, the story is told with handwritten text and striking tricolor illustrations—blue-green for conviction, red for corruption. The style isn’t just eye-catching; it deepens the emotion and clarity of a complex narrative.
Your teen will wrestle with weighty questions about faith, patriotism, ethics, and sacrifice—all while seeing a historically accurate, real-life account unfold like a cinematic thriller. And unlike your typical textbook, this one sticks.
Whether your teen is into history, theology, or just wants a gripping story that actually matters, The Faithful Spy earns its spot. Assign it for credit, discuss it over dinner, and don’t be surprised if he rereads it on his own.
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Most children, from the reluctant, faltering reader to the brilliant but easily bored adolescent, will find graphic novels intriguing. A 2006 study found that the amount of reading children did for fun decreased from when they were eight through their teens. Graphic books can re-engage them in the delights of reading for leisure and learning. Here's an article we wrote with more considerations on Why Graphic Novels.

