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My Mum Is A Spy

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By Jess French and Andy McNab
Series: My Mum Is A Spy
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My Mum Is A Spy is a captivating children's book that blends adventure and mystery, as it follows a young protagonist discovering their mum's secret profession as a spy. With unexpected twists and humorous moments, the story invites readers into a world of espionage and excitement while exploring themes of family and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures with a touch of humour, where an ordinary situation of discovering a parent's secret life turns into an exciting espionage adventure. Discovering the unexpected talents of a family member and embarking on a secret mission can be both entertaining and inspiring for young readers.

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When Lucia and her dad come to stay with Idris and his mum, Lucia is convinced Idris' mum is a spy. And that just can't be true... can it?

The first in a four-book series that will make you view your family and pets in a completely new light!

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My Mum Is A Spy is not just another family story; it's an engaging adventure filled with intrigue and curiosity.

My mum is absolutely definitely 100% NOT a spy...

When Lucia and her dad come to stay for half term, Idris can't believe his bad luck. He had prepared himself to share the TV remote and maybe some of his toys, but he hadn't prepared himself for Lucia.

Lucia loves spying. She creeps about, listens through doors, scribbles down anything that might be a clue and—worst of all—she is convinced that Idris' mum is a spy.

And that just can't be true... can it?

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  • My Mum Is A Spy
    My Mum Is A Spy is not just another family story; it's an engaging adventure filled with intrigue and curiosity. My mum is absolutely definitely 100% NOT a spy... When Lucia and her dad come to stay for half term, Idris can't believe his bad luck. He had prepared himself to share the TV remote and maybe some of his...
    By Jess French and Andy McNab
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801300193

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: b&w illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nathan Reed

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 176

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Andy McNab Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jess French Series: My Mum Is A Spy Young Adult

About the Author

My Mum is a Spy is co-written by bestselling authors Andy McNab and Jess French. Andy McNab is a former British Army infantry soldier whose books have sold more than 15 million copies to date. Jess French is a vet, zoologist, TV presenter and children's author.

Nathan Reed is a children's illustrator whose recent books include Think Big by Kes Gray and the Sam Wu series by Kevin and Katie Tsang.

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