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“Combines Alex Rider’s espionage skills with a huge dose of the sarcasm of Artemis Fowl.” —School Library Journal
Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? In the first book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it!
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?

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442421835
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442421837
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.7 x 7.63 inches
Book 1 of 13 ‏ : ‎ Spy School
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Best Sellers Rank: #8,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy #59 in Children’s Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels #176 in Children’s Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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