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Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

Spy School book cover
This book is recommended for advanced readers in sixth grade and up
Genre: Science Fiction

Book Description:
When Ben Ripley arrives home from school one afternoon, a spy is waiting for him.  Before he has time to refuse, Ben is whisked off to spy school, where he is quickly immersed in all kinds of training--from combat to surveillance tactics.  It doesn't take long for Ben to realize that everything is not what it seems.  Is someone trying to kill him?

Book Review:
The vocabulary and plot of this book would be suitable for advanced fourth graders, but some references (one class is called "Seducing Your Sources") are a bit mature. This book has some humor, and the action keeps the pace moving quickly.  It's a little light on depth and characterization, but it has a broad range of appeal.

Book Advisory Information: Violence, some more mature references
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Star Rating - Range of Appeal: 4 stars
Star Rating - Plot Complexity: 3 stars
Star Rating - Depth: 2 stars
Star Rating - My Rating: 3 stars
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