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City Spies

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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James Ponti

City Spies

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

City Spies by James Ponti follows Sara Maria Martinez, a young hacker who, after exposing her abusive foster parents, is recruited by a man named Mother to join a team of child spies under MI6. Sent to a school in Scotland, she trains with fellow prodigies and embarks on a mission involving a tech giant tied to a dangerous virus, ultimately finding a sense of family and belonging among her new teammates. The book contains themes of abuse and environmental dangers.

Adventurous

Mysterious

Exciting

Playful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

14,082 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James Ponti's City Spies is praised for its engaging plot, diverse characters, and the captivating dynamic of young spies working together. It effectively balances action with emotional depth. However, some critics mention that certain plot points feel predictable. Overall, it's considered an exciting and heartwarming read for its intended middle-grade audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read City Spies?

A reader who would enjoy City Spies by James Ponti is typically between ages 10-14, enjoys fast-paced spy adventures, and has an interest in teamwork and diverse characters. Fans of Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz or Spy School by Stuart Gibbs will find similar excitement and intrigue in this series.

4.5

14,082 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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