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  • Spy School Series, Book 1
  • Written by: Stuart Gibbs
  • Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
  • Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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Spy School

Written by: Stuart Gibbs
Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
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Publisher's Summary

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? 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?

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!

©2012 Stuart Gibbs. All rights reserved. (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Couldn't stop listening!

My son (10 years old) has ADHD and struggles to sit and listen to a story for a long time. He listened to the entire book in two sittings! Yikes... it must have been good!

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Fun, exciting and well presented

It's been awhile since I have listened to a book that engaging. Highly recommend.

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  • 2018-07-14

My son wants audio book over tablet time!

My son (11yrs) couldn't stop listening to this book, even when we aren't in the car !

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very bloody but cool contains violence

good book but a lot of blood and killing I suggest you listen to this book with your son or daughter or if they're 10 and over I would consider letting them listen to it by theirselves in general it's a pretty good book really like it but it could use some work

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😍🤩 AMAZING

IT'S SOO GOOD 😊 EASILY WORTH THE $.
I WILL NOT STOP LISTENING. IT'S JUST TO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! NO BETTER BOOK. BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO IT. IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great series for boys!!!

It’s always difficult to find a new book for my 12 year old son. He LOVES this series - he’s gone through an audiobook every 2 nights and started listening at school during his breaks! He couldn’t wait to go to bed to listen!!!

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  • katiebmomof3
  • 2018-07-12

Great book, but...

Great story, fun theme, but just beware there is language in the book that is emphasized in an audio version. So not necessary and added nothing. My 7, 12 and 14 year old all enjoyed, but multiple uses of curse words ruined it for me. Why do authors feel the need to add language into a children’s book?

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  • McKay Rowland
  • 2017-05-27

Warning, strong language not for little ears

Would you try another book from Stuart Gibbs and/or Gibson Frazier?

I do not believe that I would get another of these books. The plot is great, the characters are awesome, but WHY, WHY the language. We are pretty careful about the words that we use in our home. This book had many uses of "damn" and "ass." It's so disappointing. I was so excited about the potential, but honestly the language ruined it for me; It was just completely out of place.

Would you recommend Spy School to your friends? Why or why not?

No, I would not recommend this to friend because of the strong language.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Very engaging plot and distinct characters.

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  • Tracy R
  • 2017-05-05

Swears

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

My kids were horrified the first time someone swore, and I was embarrassed for picking out the book. We had listened to the two Space Case books, but this one is more violent, and not appropriate for little (8 year old) kids to listen to. Not worth the money/credits.

Has Spy School turned you off from other books in this genre?

I won't get another Spy School book, and think twice before downloading Stuart Gibbs books for this age group.

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  • KATHLEEN
  • 2017-05-27

We couldn't turn it off

We chose this book to listen to as we headed out Memorial Day weekend. My 4th and 2nd graders loved the book - we couldn't stop listening to the story. So much fun!

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  • 2019-11-13

my son and I really enjoyed the book.

we had the book on every morning on the way to school. it is very funny and engaging. the narrator made you feel like you are actually seeing or living the story

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  • Msgillespie
  • 2019-09-30

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I have read it 5 times and it's still as good as the first time

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  • Babak
  • 2020-01-21

GRET BOOK!!!

Spy school is very interesting and a fun book to read with mystery and action. Very good and would recommend a 9/10 because some very little parts don’t make sense but in general it’s AMAZING!!! And a great book to have when you’re doing something and going to bed.

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  • Lori
  • 2020-02-20

Don't Get Started With this Author

These books are OK, a bit derivative, but OK for young readers. My problem is that when you get to book 6, the author decides to preach to his audience at the end of the book about the Paris Climate Accords. The decision to not support President Obama's 'personal' wish to participate is a complex subject, and does not indicate that the United States is not committed to improving the well being of Planet Earth. However, the author lectures his readers with a very narrow and unsubstantiated point of view as if it is absolute, irrefutable fact. This is entirely inappropriate, especially considering the targeted age of his intended audience. Parents and educators beware. His remarks are indoctrination, not education.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 2019-08-17

Spy school

Amazing Amazing Amazing
This book is great with lots of detail but the book is still exiting! I really love all of Stuart Gibbs books! Gibson Frazier is also great!

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  • Tata D.
  • 2019-04-12

Great book for all ages. Boys 8 and 11

Great book. Fun, entertaining, great writing and the family lives or. Not a little kids d book but all will enjoy. Gibson Frazier added all the character to each and made it all worth it! I need more books read by Frazier!

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