Monthly Archives: October 2012

Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Harriet is going to be a writer.  Her investments in this future career include playing the game “Town” repeatedly (which sounds like one of the dullest games on earth) and spying on people.  The … Continue reading

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Violins of Autumn

Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley I had been hoping for another spy entry from the world of historical fiction, so when I saw this title mentioned by Ms. Yingling, I couldn’t resist. Shipped off to a Swiss boarding school … Continue reading

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The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy

The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy by Peter Earnest with Suzanne Harper Created by a former CIA agent (now director of the International Spy Museum), the slick pages and cute graphics do little to disguise that this book … Continue reading

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I,Q: Independence Hall

I,Q: Independence Hall by Roland Smith Q isn’t entirely sure what to think of his brand-new step-sister Angela, but he’ll have plenty of time to figure it out.  Their recently married parents just happen to be musical superstars who are … Continue reading

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The Code (Spy X #1)

The Code (Spy X #1) by  Peter Lerangis Twins Evie and Andrew are excited for their eleventh birthday which auspiciously falls on November 11th (11 on 11/11).  Evie reasons that it couldn’t be luckier.  But they haven’t been awake for … Continue reading

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I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You

I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You Cammie Morgan goes to a very exclusive all-girls school. But it’s not the rich girl’s academy that it appears to be.  It’s a training ground for spies. … Continue reading

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Spy School

Spy School by Stuart Gibbs Ben Ripley is twelve.  He has a slightly cooler slacker best friend, a truly special talent for math and a huge crush on Elizabeth Pasternak.  He returns home from school one day to find a … Continue reading

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You Wouldn’t Want to be a Secret Agent During World War II!

You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II!: A Perilous Mission Behind Enemy Lines by John Malam So, the whole concept of being a secret agent during World War II is kind of complicated right?  I … Continue reading

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Code Name Verity

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein A plane has crashed in Nazi-occupied France.  An error is made.  A girl is captured and tortured.  The only thing keeping her alive is information.  She may live so long as she reveals everything … Continue reading

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Liar and Spy

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead Seventh grade is working out be as unpleasant for Georges as it is for most kids. His father lost his job which meant that they had to move out of their house and into … Continue reading

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