City Spies #1

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Creator: James Ponti

A New York Times bestseller!
A GMA3 Summer Reading Squad Selection!
“Ingeniously plotted, and a grin-inducing delight.” —People
“Will keep young readers glued to the page…So when do I get the sequel?” —Beth McMullen, author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls

In this thrilling new series that Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read,” Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.

Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers for the same stretch of time. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency.

Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are five kids from various parts of the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t.

Before she knows what she’s doing, Sara is heading to Paris for an international youth summit, hacking into a rival school’s computer to prevent them from winning a million euros, dangling thirty feet off the side of a building, and trying to stop a villain…all while navigating the complex dynamics of her new team.

No one said saving the world was easy…

 
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# of Pages: 400

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2021

Publisher: Aladdin

Language: en

ISBN: 9781534414921

James Ponti is an American author and screenwriter, known for his captivating storytelling and thrilling plotlines. He began his writing career as a television writer for shows such as Nickelodeon's hit series "Hey Arnold!" and Disney's "That's So Raven." However, it was his transition to writing novels that truly solidified his place in the literary world. With the release of his debut novel "Dead City," Ponti quickly gained recognition for his ability to blend mystery, humor, and action in his writing. His latest novel, "City Spies," continues to showcase his talent for creating page-turning adventures that appeal to readers of all ages.