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Evil Spy School

Stuart Gibbs
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Evil Spy School

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Stuart Gibbs

Evil Spy School

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs, a young person named Ben Ripley is expelled from his spy school and recruited by an espionage academy with sinister intentions. He must navigate this new environment, balancing friendships and alliances to uncover a hidden plot that threatens national security, all while deciding where his true loyalties lie.

Adventurous

Humorous

Suspenseful

Exciting

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.7

16,039 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs is praised for its engaging plot, humor, and appealing characters, making it a hit with young readers. The book's fast-paced action and clever twists maintain interest throughout. Some critics, however, feel the narrative can be somewhat predictable for older audiences. Overall, it effectively captures the charm of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Evil Spy School?

A reader who enjoys Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs likely appreciates middle-grade adventures with humor and mystery. Fans of Spy School, ALEX RIDER by Anthony Horowitz, and The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart will find the clever plots and engaging characters appealing.

4.7

16,039 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

770L

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