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In Spies by David Long, young readers are introduced to the thrilling world of espionage through fascinating stories of real-life spies. The book details historical accounts of cunning, adventure, and bravery, providing an engaging insight into the secretive world of intelligence and intrigue. It is designed to spark curiosity and imagination in children, offering them a glimpse into the hidden world of those who live lives shrouded in mystery.
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This fascinating book may appeal to you if you love thrilling tales of espionage and adventure. Packed with intriguing stories about spies throughout history, it's perfect for children interested in secret agents and the exciting world of intelligence. The engaging narrative style makes it a captivating read for young minds curious about history and mystery.

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Spies

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

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A single spy can save thousands upon thousands of lives . . .

From Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur, to Margery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler, to Scotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent, discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring spies . . .

For as long as there have been secrets to keep, there have been spies, the world over, trying to uncover this classified information. Spying goes on all the time, and everywhere, but some of the most astonishing exploits occur during wartime.

The stories in this beautiful collection unpick some of the most astonishing missions undertaken during World War Two - actions that helped to save many lives. Amazingly, many of these tales had to remain a deadly secret at the time and are little known even to this day.

Discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including:
Giliana Gerson, Britain's first female spy,
Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur,
Margery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler,
Roald Dahl, the spy who became a bestselling author,
Noor Inayat Khan, the first woman wireless operator,
Scotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent,
'Major Martin' the man who never was and many more!

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Spies by David Long has been praised for successfully paying homage to historical truths, providing an engaging insight into the world of espionage for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571361847

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terri Po
  • Illustrated by Terri Po

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 1230g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Writer and historian David Long is the award-winning and bestselling author of the acclaimed Survivors series, Pirates Magnified, We are Romans, The World's Most Magnificent Machines, Tragedy at Sea: The Sinking of the Titanic, The Story of the London Underground and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.

Terri Po is a children's book illustrator who was highly commended in the FAB Prize. She is originally from Hong Kong but graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2018. She creates editorial illustrations, infographics and illustrated...

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