Spy School

Name: Spy School
ISBN: 9780545843027

by Stuart Gibbs

Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley is recruited to a secret CIA academy for spies-in-training, where he must dodge assassins and solve a real mystery.

About This Book

Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley leaves his public middle school to attend the CIA's highly secretive Espionage Academy, which everyone is told is an elite science school.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Starting School Making Friends Being Different Growing Up School Life Mystery Adventure

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Wonderlit Review

Stuart Gibbs's "Spy School 1" introduces readers to Ben Ripley, a seemingly ordinary 12-year-old who finds himself unexpectedly recruited into the CIA's highly secretive Espionage Academy. Disguised as an elite science school, the academy plunges Ben into a world of covert operations, secret identities, and unexpected dangers. The book is a fast-paced adventure that will appeal to middle-grade readers who love action and mystery. It handles the premise with a light, engaging tone, focusing on the excitement and challenges of learning to be a spy. This is an excellent choice for a child who is looking for an exciting new series, especially those who enjoy stories about secret agents and kids in extraordinary circumstances. Parents should be aware of mild peril and danger inherent in spy stories, but it's presented in an age-appropriate way. Younger middle-grade readers will enjoy the thrilling plot, while older ones might appreciate the humor and the intrigue of the spy world.