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Spy School

Spy School

Published in
2012
4.10
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Description

Can a normal, average kid become a superstar secret agent? Maybe not, but it’ll be fun to watch him try! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: C.I.A. or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn’t exactly scream “secret agent.” In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate math skills, Ben isn't surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science—but he’s entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior C.I.A. academy. Could the C.I.A. really want him? Actually, no. There’s been a case of mistaken identity—but that doesn’t stop Ben from trying to morph into a supercool undercover agent, the kind that always gets the girl. And through a series of hilarious misadventures, Ben realizes he might actually be a halfway decent spy…if he can survive all the attempts being made on his life!
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Fast-paced plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Humor
  • Spy themes