Title: Spies in Disguise: Boy in a Tutu
Author: Kate Scott
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Publication Date: November 22, 2016
Genre/Format: Adventure
Age Range: 7-10
Synopsis:
Spies in Disguise: A Boy in a Tutu is the second in a new character chapter book series that is sure to keep kids laughing from beginning to end!.
For fans of Stuart Gibb’s Spy School and Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kids series, the Spies in Disguise series puts its protagonists in hilarious situations, provides a strong boy voice, and offers tons of mayhem. It’s a must-have for reluctant readers and lovers of spy movies and books. Young audiences will relate to the fun and funny protagonist and won’t be able to wait for the next book in the series.
Joe thought he had the hang of this undercover thing. Sure, he has to dress up as a girl and change his name to “Josie” to keep his family safe, but he can still play soccer, and his new friend Sam knows his secret so he at least has someone to talk to. Not to mention, it’s finally time for Joe and Sam to learn how to be proper spies – gadgets and all! Joe is prepared to prove to his parents that he’s ready for a big mission.
Their first mission isn’t exactly what either of them had in mind, though. Joe and Sam have to go undercover…as ballerinas! Joe isn’t thrilled about the idea of wearing a tutu, but he’s more than ready to track down the potential thief of a soccer memorabilia exhibit at the local community center. He will dance like a flamingo if it means keeping the coveted keepsakes of his favorite sport safe.
Unfortunately, Joe and Sam have very different ways of approaching the mission and their tactics clash. Once best friends and partners-in-spying, they now are determined to crack the case without each other. When Joe’s parents get word from HQ that an enemy spy is on their trail, there is no other option for Joe and Same except to put their differences aside and work together to solve the case.
About the Author: Kate Scott
Kate Scott was born in London. She writes children’s books, children’s television programs, radio plays, and poetry. She has lived in many different places and had many different jobs, but now she makes up stories-the best job in the world-and lives in Dorset, England, with her husband and two children.
My Thoughts:
My nine-year being a fan of The Wimpy Kids series was the one that read this book and he loved it. I’m not gonna lie, he was a little hesitant to start reading this book given the name. Something about a boy in a tutu made him not want to read the book. However, once he got started reading it, he ended up really enjoying it. He’s already looking forward to the release of the next book in the series.
Spies in Disguise: Boy in a Tutu can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
