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Cover of Spy School Secret Service the Graphic Novel (Spy School the Graphic Novel) by Stuart Gibbs

Spy School Secret Service the Graphic Novel (Spy School the Graphic Novel) by Stuart Gibbs

by Stuart Gibbs

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2026-04-28
Pages:304
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1665956658

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fifth book as Ben Ripley goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field success despite only just beginning his second year at Spy School, something even graduates rarely experience. But he’d never have survived without the help from experienced agents and his friends. Now he’s been called in on a

Our Review

This fifth installment in the popular Spy School graphic novel adaptation delivers a high-stakes mission where thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley must go undercover at the White House to thwart a SPYDER operative's assassination plot. The fast-paced narrative, filled with clever spycraft and constant danger, perfectly captures the tension of a junior agent operating in the most secure building in the world. Young readers will be immediately hooked by the presidential setting and the life-or-death urgency of Ben's assignment, making this an irresistible page-turner for middle-grade audiences.

What makes this espionage adventure so compelling is how it balances Ben's growing competence with his relatable reliance on friends and mentors, showcasing that teamwork is a spy's greatest asset. The graphic novel format excels here, using dynamic visuals to amplify the action sequences and the intricate details of the White House setting. Fans of action-packed middle-grade series and clever underdog heroes will find this a thoroughly satisfying read, proving that you don't need a diploma to save the day.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction