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Where's the Spy?
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A puzzle-solving adventure story about a spy, including 12 elaborate "can you spot?" puzzles. Who are the Twindicate? What do they want? And can Si the Spy stop their dastardly plans in time? Usborne's classic spy hero returns in a new adventure! Look out for him...
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A puzzle-solving adventure story about a spy, including 12 elaborate "can you spot?" puzzles.
Who are the Twindicate? What do they want? And can Si the Spy stop their dastardly plans in time?
Usborne's classic spy hero returns in a new adventure! Look out for him in a crowded train station, a thronging carnival, a shopping mall, a science lab, and of course, a secret underground villain lair. As well as spotting our hero on every page, he'll need your help cracking codes, solving puzzles, and unraveling fiendish conundrums to get to the bottom of an international crime conspiracy.
Fans of Where's the Spy? will be thrilled to embark on this exciting journey alongside Si the Spy, with challenges that will keep them engaged and entertained.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805074519
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Colin King
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 281.0mm
Height: 221.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 48
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About the Author
Alex Frith (Author)
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.
Laura Cowan (Author)
Laura studied literature twice at university, so she's read a lot of books (always helpful when writing them). Before joining Usborne, she taught English in Barcelona, Dublin and Cambridge. She now lives in East London, where she regrets the lack of sun and sea.
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