Spy School the Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs

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Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? The first book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series is now a graphic novel! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he's already pegged his dream job: CIA 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 nerdiness, Ben is not 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 CIA academy. Could the CIA 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! With action-packed, eye-catching art, join Ben Ripley as he survives his first year at the Academy of Espionage.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Stuart Gibbs
    • Publisher - Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
    • Publication Date - 02-15-2022
    • Page Count - 296
    • Paperback
    • Age Range - 8-12 Years
    • Fiction
    • Product Dimensions - 5.5 W x 8.1 H x 0.6 D
    • ISBN - 9781534455429

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8 months ago
from santa cruz, CA

NOOOO

This book was so dissapointing. If you are a spy school fan, DO NOT READ!!!! Erica was not the Erica I remember, Example: she has brown hair, and wasn't the same!! The drawings were inaccurate. The words and character attitudes were the same, but the pictures were dull, and not as enjoyable as you would imagine. Disclaimer: Not very good, and if you like spy school like myself, it's NOT worth your money! If i were you, i would just borrow from your local library, if that is an option for you.

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3 years ago
from Ozarks, MO

The action comes to life

While the novel form of this book was already exciting, this graphic form shoots the adventure up to an entirely new level. With a great balance of text and illustrations, the story flows with all the excitement it deserves. I was afraid the author might be tempted to add too much (after reading the larger novels), but that is definitely not the case. Not a single letter was wasted on unnecessary descriptions, background information, or add-ons. Rather, the text remains short, concise and exactly what is required, and never cheapens the illustrations. It was easy to read, hard to put down, and exciting front beginning to end. So I found this adaption well done. While a spy story is, of course, about stopping the bad guys and getting out of tough situations...or just thinking things through...that's not all this one holds. The characters come to life as much as the tale. Ben does start with his normal life before diving into the spy world, and that does let the reader connect with him first and know where he's coming from. He's a nice guy, who has his own dreams, and those aren't necessarily understood by his friends or classmates. His awkwardness continues into the spy school, but this is where his character growth starts. The characters around him don't have the same starting depth, but they gain their own personalities, quirks and even history as the story goes along...and all of that without breaking beat on the action and intrigue. Fans of the original series will want to pick this up, but I see those who haven't read it, yet, as the more enthusiastic readers—reluctant readers, graphic novel fans, action fans, and such. It's a fun read with tons to enjoy, and I do hope that there will be more graphic novels coming up. I received an ARC and was thrilled that this was as exciting as I'd hoped it be.

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4 years ago
from Los Angeles, Ca

did anyone else think of doing this?

big brain, probably will be a nice book

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