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The Spy's Handbook

20th Anniversary Edition
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In The Spy's Handbook by Herbie Brennan, young readers are introduced to the intriguing world of espionage. The book provides a captivating exploration of secret agent techniques and insider tips, helping children learn about codes, disguises, and spy gear. It's an engaging guide that encourages creative thinking and imagination, perfect for aspiring young sleuths.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader fascinated by the thrilling world of espionage and keen on discovering secrets and strategies used by spies. Filled with intriguing tips and engaging activities, it combines fun with imagination, making it perfect for aspiring young detectives and adventure enthusiasts.

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The Spy's Handbook

Never more timely, the complete guide to professional spying for 8-to-80- year-olds - 20th Anniversary Edition!

Never more timely, the complete guide to professional spying for 8-to-80- year-olds - 20th Anniversary Edition!

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Never more timely, the complete guide to professional spying for 8-to-80- year-olds - 0th Anniversary Edition!

With brand new content - how to become a master of disguise!

Whether you're just a bit nosy, or you want to launch a full-scale investigation of your neighbours, this indispensable handbook will teach you everything you need to know. There are practical sections on codes, ciphers, invisible ink and signalling, as well as guidance on drops and safe houses.

This book teaches you how to spot when somebody is lying, and how to lie effectively yourself. There are sections on successful disguise and how to structure a spy ring, including psychological recruitment strategies, psychic surveillance, and spotting moles. And there's technical advice too about constructing bugging devices and setting traps. Herbie Brennan interlaces the facts with anecdotes about real-life spies, making this unique handbook an entertaining armchair read as well as an essential tool for any budding (or currently serving) MI6 operative.

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The Spy's Handbook by Herbie Brennan is praised for providing an engaging and entertaining guide to espionage for children. It offers practical tips and fun activities that capture young readers' imaginations while encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills. Some reviewers note its appeal lies in its interactive and informative nature, making it a popular choice among budding young spies.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571374915

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 157g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Herbie Brennan began a journalistic career at age eighteen and at twenty-four became the youngest newspaper editor in his native Ireland. He is now a full-time writer of fact and fiction for both adults and children, with several international bestsellers to his name. Combined sales of his books have passed ten million copies, and his work has appeared in more than fifty countries. He lives with his wife and eight cats in an old rectory in Ireland.

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